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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.06, 270.30 and 163.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.06, 270.30 and 163.36 is: 225.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.06 : 270.30 = 163.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.06/270.30 = 163.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.06x = 270.30 × 163.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.06x = 44,156.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,156.21/196.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.22

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