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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.53, 294.10 and 171.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.53, 294.10 and 171.13 is: 256.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.53 : 294.10 = 171.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.53/294.10 = 171.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.53x = 294.10 × 171.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.53x = 50,329.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,329.33/196.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.09

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