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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.17, 272.16 and 158.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.17, 272.16 and 158.11 is: 218.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.17 : 272.16 = 158.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.17/272.16 = 158.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.17x = 272.16 × 158.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.17x = 43,030.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,030.54/197.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.24

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