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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.96, 271.68 and 164.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.96, 271.68 and 164.40 is: 226.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.96 : 271.68 = 164.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.96/271.68 = 164.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.96x = 271.68 × 164.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.96x = 44,664.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,664.19/196.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.77

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