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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.70, 295.10 and 172.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.70, 295.10 and 172.09 is: 258.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.70 : 295.10 = 172.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.70/295.10 = 172.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.70x = 295.10 × 172.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.70x = 50,783.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,783.91/196.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.19

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