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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.42, 295.62 and 163.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.42, 295.62 and 163.35 is: 244.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.42 : 295.62 = 163.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.42/295.62 = 163.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.42x = 295.62 × 163.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.42x = 48,289.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,289.53/197.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.61

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