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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.39, 270.84 and 170.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.39, 270.84 and 170.15 is: 234.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.39 : 270.84 = 170.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.39/270.84 = 170.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.39x = 270.84 × 170.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.39x = 46,083.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,083.43/196.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.65

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