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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.84, 271.05 and 171.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.84, 271.05 and 171.94 is: 236.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.84 : 271.05 = 171.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.84/271.05 = 171.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.84x = 271.05 × 171.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.84x = 46,604.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,604.34/196.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.76

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