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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.78, 268.70 and 163.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.78, 268.70 and 163.60 is: 225.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.78 : 268.70 = 163.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.78/268.70 = 163.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.78x = 268.70 × 163.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.78x = 43,959.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,959.32/194.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.69

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