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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.09, 294.31 and 163.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.09, 294.31 and 163.79 is: 245.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.09 : 294.31 = 163.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.09/294.31 = 163.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.09x = 294.31 × 163.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.09x = 48,202.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,202.74/196.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.83

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