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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.06, 270.58 and 163.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.06, 270.58 and 163.26 is: 225.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.06 : 270.58 = 163.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.06/270.58 = 163.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.06x = 270.58 × 163.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.06x = 44,173.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,173.80/196.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.31

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