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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.69, 271.71 and 169.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.69, 271.71 and 169.36 is: 233.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.69 : 271.71 = 169.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.69/271.71 = 169.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.69x = 271.71 × 169.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.69x = 46,016.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,016.81/196.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.96

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