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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.51, 295.15 and 169.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.51, 295.15 and 169.32 is: 254.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.51 : 295.15 = 169.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.51/295.15 = 169.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.51x = 295.15 × 169.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.51x = 49,975.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,975.30/196.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.32

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