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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.38, 270.81 and 163.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.38, 270.81 and 163.17 is: 225.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.38 : 270.81 = 163.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.38/270.81 = 163.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.38x = 270.81 × 163.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.38x = 44,188.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,188.07/196.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.01

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