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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.43, 271.82 and 167.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.43, 271.82 and 167.86 is: 231.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.43 : 271.82 = 167.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.43/271.82 = 167.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.43x = 271.82 × 167.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.43x = 45,627.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,627.71/197.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.11

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