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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.20, 270.90 and 171.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.20, 270.90 and 171.90 is: 237.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.20 : 270.90 = 171.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.20/270.90 = 171.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.20x = 270.90 × 171.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.20x = 46,567.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,567.71/196.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.35

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