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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.59, 293.45 and 171.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.59, 293.45 and 171.09 is: 255.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.59 : 293.45 = 171.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.59/293.45 = 171.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.59x = 293.45 × 171.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.59x = 50,205.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,205.51/196.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.38

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