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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.92, 272.16 and 174.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.92, 272.16 and 174.60 is: 241.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.92 : 272.16 = 174.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.92/272.16 = 174.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.92x = 272.16 × 174.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.92x = 47,519.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,519.14/196.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.31

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