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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.44, 270.90 and 171.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.44, 270.90 and 171.82 is: 236.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.44 : 270.90 = 171.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.44/270.90 = 171.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.44x = 270.90 × 171.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.44x = 46,546.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,546.04/196.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.95

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