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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.68, 271.24 and 169.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.68, 271.24 and 169.04 is: 233.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.68 : 271.24 = 169.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.68/271.24 = 169.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.68x = 271.24 × 169.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.68x = 45,850.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,850.41/196.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.12

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