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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.32, 270.93 and 122.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.32, 270.93 and 122.58 is: 169.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.32 : 270.93 = 122.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.32/270.93 = 122.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.32x = 270.93 × 122.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.32x = 33,210.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,210.60/196.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.17

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