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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.70, 271.36 and 117.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.70, 271.36 and 117.98 is: 162.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.70 : 271.36 = 117.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.70/271.36 = 117.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.70x = 271.36 × 117.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.70x = 32,015.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,015.44/196.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.77

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