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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.86, 295.02 and 169.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.86, 295.02 and 169.68 is: 254.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.86 : 295.02 = 169.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.86/295.02 = 169.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.86x = 295.02 × 169.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.86x = 50,058.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,058.99/196.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.29

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