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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.46, 271.06 and 163.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.46, 271.06 and 163.66 is: 225.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.46 : 271.06 = 163.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.46/271.06 = 163.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.46x = 271.06 × 163.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.46x = 44,361.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,361.68/196.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.81

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