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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.37, 272.16 and 164.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.37, 272.16 and 164.16 is: 226.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.37 : 272.16 = 164.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.37/272.16 = 164.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.37x = 272.16 × 164.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.37x = 44,677.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,677.79/197.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.37

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