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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.32, 272.24 and 117.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.32, 272.24 and 117.54 is: 162.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.32 : 272.24 = 117.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.32/272.24 = 117.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.32x = 272.24 × 117.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.32x = 31,999.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,999.09/197.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.17

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