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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.02, 270.94 and 163.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.02, 270.94 and 163.22 is: 225.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.02 : 270.94 = 163.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.02/270.94 = 163.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.02x = 270.94 × 163.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.02x = 44,222.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,222.83/196.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.60

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