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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.66, 295.08 and 176.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.66, 295.08 and 176.23 is: 264.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.66 : 295.08 = 176.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.66/295.08 = 176.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.66x = 295.08 × 176.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.66x = 52,001.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,001.95/196.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.43

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