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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.76, 271.48 and 170.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.76, 271.48 and 170.64 is: 235.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.76 : 271.48 = 170.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.76/271.48 = 170.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.76x = 271.48 × 170.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.76x = 46,325.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,325.35/196.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.44

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