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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.92, 271.92 and 164.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.92, 271.92 and 164.52 is: 227.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.92 : 271.92 = 164.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.92/271.92 = 164.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.92x = 271.92 × 164.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.92x = 44,736.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,736.28/196.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.18

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