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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.73, 271.45 and 170.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.73, 271.45 and 170.76 is: 235.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.73 : 271.45 = 170.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.73/271.45 = 170.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.73x = 271.45 × 170.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.73x = 46,352.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,352.51/196.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.62

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