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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.17, 271.99 and 118.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.17, 271.99 and 118.46 is: 163.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.17 : 271.99 = 118.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.17/271.99 = 118.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.17x = 271.99 × 118.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.17x = 32,219.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,219.94/197.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.41

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