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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.43, 271.28 and 170.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.43, 271.28 and 170.08 is: 234.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.43 : 271.28 = 170.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.43/271.28 = 170.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.43x = 271.28 × 170.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.43x = 46,138.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,138.09/196.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.88

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