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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.37, 272.16 and 160.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.37, 272.16 and 160.92 is: 221.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.37 : 272.16 = 160.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.37/272.16 = 160.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.37x = 272.16 × 160.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.37x = 43,795.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,795.99/197.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.90

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