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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.24, 271.08 and 170.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.24, 271.08 and 170.32 is: 235.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.24 : 271.08 = 170.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.24/271.08 = 170.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.24x = 271.08 × 170.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.24x = 46,170.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,170.35/196.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.27

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