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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.58, 270.99 and 161.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.58, 270.99 and 161.55 is: 222.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.58 : 270.99 = 161.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.58/270.99 = 161.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.58x = 270.99 × 161.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.58x = 43,778.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,778.43/196.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.70

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