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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.33, 295.89 and 160.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.33, 295.89 and 160.70 is: 240.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.33 : 295.89 = 160.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.33/295.89 = 160.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.33x = 295.89 × 160.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.33x = 47,549.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,549.52/197.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.96

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