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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.52, 294.57 and 169.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.52, 294.57 and 169.58 is: 254.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.52 : 294.57 = 169.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.52/294.57 = 169.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.52x = 294.57 × 169.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.52x = 49,953.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,953.92/196.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.20

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