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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.58, 295.47 and 162.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.58, 295.47 and 162.56 is: 244.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.58 : 295.47 = 162.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.58/295.47 = 162.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.58x = 295.47 × 162.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.58x = 48,031.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,031.60/196.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.34

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