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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.77, 295.16 and 161.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.77, 295.16 and 161.13 is: 241.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.77 : 295.16 = 161.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.77/295.16 = 161.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.77x = 295.16 × 161.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.77x = 47,558.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,558.33/196.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.70

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