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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.96, 294.96 and 169.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.96, 294.96 and 169.84 is: 254.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.96 : 294.96 = 169.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.96/294.96 = 169.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.96x = 294.96 × 169.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.96x = 50,096.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,096.01/196.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.35

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