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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.44, 271.20 and 164.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.44, 271.20 and 164.04 is: 226.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.44 : 271.20 = 164.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.44/271.20 = 164.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.44x = 271.20 × 164.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.44x = 44,487.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,487.65/196.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.47

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