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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.29, 294.56 and 170.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.29, 294.56 and 170.57 is: 255.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.29 : 294.56 = 170.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.29/294.56 = 170.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.29x = 294.56 × 170.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.29x = 50,244.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,244.58/196.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.97

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