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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.98, 271.21 and 167.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.98, 271.21 and 167.41 is: 230.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.98 : 271.21 = 167.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.98/271.21 = 167.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.98x = 271.21 × 167.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.98x = 45,403.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,403.81/196.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.50

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