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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.62, 270.76 and 179.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.62, 270.76 and 179.04 is: 246.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.62 : 270.76 = 179.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.62/270.76 = 179.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.62x = 270.76 × 179.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.62x = 48,476.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,476.87/196.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.55

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