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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.44, 270.92 and 174.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.44, 270.92 and 174.12 is: 240.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.44 : 270.92 = 174.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.44/270.92 = 174.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.44x = 270.92 × 174.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.44x = 47,172.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,172.59/196.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.14

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