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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.34, 272.37 and 164.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.34, 272.37 and 164.53 is: 227.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.34 : 272.37 = 164.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.34/272.37 = 164.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.34x = 272.37 × 164.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.34x = 44,813.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,813.04/197.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.09

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