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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.17, 270.79 and 118.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.17, 270.79 and 118.55 is: 163.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.17 : 270.79 = 118.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.17/270.79 = 118.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.17x = 270.79 × 118.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.17x = 32,101.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,101.68/196.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.64

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