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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.24, 270.77 and 118.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.24, 270.77 and 118.60 is: 163.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.24 : 270.77 = 118.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.24/270.77 = 118.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.24x = 270.77 × 118.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.24x = 32,113.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,113.32/196.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.64

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