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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.18, 294.60 and 162.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.18, 294.60 and 162.55 is: 242.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.18 : 294.60 = 162.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.18/294.60 = 162.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.18x = 294.60 × 162.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.18x = 47,887.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,887.23/197.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.86

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