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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.91, 271.58 and 170.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.91, 271.58 and 170.99 is: 235.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.91 : 271.58 = 170.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.91/271.58 = 170.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.91x = 271.58 × 170.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.91x = 46,435.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,435.25/196.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.83

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