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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.92, 272.16 and 164.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.92, 272.16 and 164.25 is: 227.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.92 : 272.16 = 164.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.92/272.16 = 164.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.92x = 272.16 × 164.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.92x = 44,702.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,702.28/196.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.01

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