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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.32, 270.48 and 174.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.32, 270.48 and 174.40 is: 240.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.32 : 270.48 = 174.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.32/270.48 = 174.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.32x = 270.48 × 174.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.32x = 47,171.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,171.71/196.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.28

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