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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.70, 295.05 and 173.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.70, 295.05 and 173.48 is: 260.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.70 : 295.05 = 173.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.70/295.05 = 173.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.70x = 295.05 × 173.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.70x = 51,185.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,185.27/196.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.22

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