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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.68, 270.80 and 159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.68, 270.80 and 159.96 is: 220.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.68 : 270.80 = 159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.68/270.80 = 159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.68x = 270.80 × 159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.68x = 43,317.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,317.17/196.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.24

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