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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.04, 293.72 and 161.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.04, 293.72 and 161.75 is: 242.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.04 : 293.72 = 161.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.04/293.72 = 161.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.04x = 293.72 × 161.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.04x = 47,506.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,506.93/196.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.34

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