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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.16, 270.88 and 165.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.16, 270.88 and 165.04 is: 227.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.16 : 270.88 = 165.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.16/270.88 = 165.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.16x = 270.88 × 165.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.16x = 44,706.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,706.04/196.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.91

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