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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.90, 295.72 and 170.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.90, 295.72 and 170.91 is: 256.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.90 : 295.72 = 170.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.90/295.72 = 170.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.90x = 295.72 × 170.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.90x = 50,541.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,541.08/196.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.69

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