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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.19, 270.63 and 168.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.19, 270.63 and 168.92 is: 233.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.19 : 270.63 = 168.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.19/270.63 = 168.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.19x = 270.63 × 168.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.19x = 45,714.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,714.82/196.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.01

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