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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.57, 271.48 and 180.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.57, 271.48 and 180.17 is: 248.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.57 : 271.48 = 180.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.57/271.48 = 180.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.57x = 271.48 × 180.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.57x = 48,910.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,910.74/196.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.82

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