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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.52, 271.20 and 163.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.52, 271.20 and 163.70 is: 225.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.52 : 271.20 = 163.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.52/271.20 = 163.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.52x = 271.20 × 163.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.52x = 44,395.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,395.44/196.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.91

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