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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.64, 294.48 and 169.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.64, 294.48 and 169.44 is: 253.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.64 : 294.48 = 169.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.64/294.48 = 169.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.64x = 294.48 × 169.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.64x = 49,896.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,896.69/196.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.75

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