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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.09, 272.25 and 160.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.09, 272.25 and 160.71 is: 221.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.09 : 272.25 = 160.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.09/272.25 = 160.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.09x = 272.25 × 160.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.09x = 43,753.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,753.30/197.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.99

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