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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.22, 270.52 and 163.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.22, 270.52 and 163.05 is: 224.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.22 : 270.52 = 163.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.22/270.52 = 163.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.22x = 270.52 × 163.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.22x = 44,107.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,107.88/196.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.79

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