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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.47, 270.90 and 161.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.47, 270.90 and 161.37 is: 222.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.47 : 270.90 = 161.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.47/270.90 = 161.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.47x = 270.90 × 161.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.47x = 43,715.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,715.13/196.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.50

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