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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.98, 271.27 and 169.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.98, 271.27 and 169.34 is: 233.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.98 : 271.27 = 169.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.98/271.27 = 169.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.98x = 271.27 × 169.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.98x = 45,936.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,936.86/196.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.21

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