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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.46, 270.99 and 117.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.46, 270.99 and 117.74 is: 162.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.46 : 270.99 = 117.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.46/270.99 = 117.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.46x = 270.99 × 117.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.46x = 31,906.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,906.36/196.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.41

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