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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.04, 270.25 and 161.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.04, 270.25 and 161.02 is: 221.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.04 : 270.25 = 161.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.04/270.25 = 161.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.04x = 270.25 × 161.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.04x = 43,515.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,515.66/196.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.97

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