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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.77, 295.56 and 162.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.77, 295.56 and 162.65 is: 244.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.77 : 295.56 = 162.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.77/295.56 = 162.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.77x = 295.56 × 162.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.77x = 48,073.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,073.57/196.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.31

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