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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.20, 269.76 and 167.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.20, 269.76 and 167.04 is: 229.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.20 : 269.76 = 167.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.20/269.76 = 167.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.20x = 269.76 × 167.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.20x = 45,060.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,060.71/196.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.67

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