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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.62, 270.51 and 177.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.62, 270.51 and 177.90 is: 244.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.62 : 270.51 = 177.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.62/270.51 = 177.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.62x = 270.51 × 177.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.62x = 48,123.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,123.73/196.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.76

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