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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.41, 270.34 and 176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.41, 270.34 and 176.40 is: 242.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.41 : 270.34 = 176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.41/270.34 = 176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.41x = 270.34 × 176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.41x = 47,688.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,688.30/196.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.80

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