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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.98, 271.58 and 161.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.98, 271.58 and 161.88 is: 223.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.98 : 271.58 = 161.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.98/271.58 = 161.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.98x = 271.58 × 161.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.98x = 43,963.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,963.37/196.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.19

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