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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.32, 270.72 and 176.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.32, 270.72 and 176.94 is: 244.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.32 : 270.72 = 176.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.32/270.72 = 176.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.32x = 270.72 × 176.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.32x = 47,901.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,901.20/196.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.00

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