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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.51, 270.30 and 173.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.51, 270.30 and 173.95 is: 239.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.51 : 270.30 = 173.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.51/270.30 = 173.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.51x = 270.30 × 173.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.51x = 47,018.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,018.69/196.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.27

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