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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.18, 293.56 and 170.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.18, 293.56 and 170.60 is: 255.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.18 : 293.56 = 170.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.18/293.56 = 170.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.18x = 293.56 × 170.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.18x = 50,079.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,079.44/196.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.28

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