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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.42, 271.23 and 164.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.42, 271.23 and 164.02 is: 226.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.42 : 271.23 = 164.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.42/271.23 = 164.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.42x = 271.23 × 164.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.42x = 44,487.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,487.14/196.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.49

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