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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.44, 296.08 and 161.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.44, 296.08 and 161.44 is: 242.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.44 : 296.08 = 161.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.44/296.08 = 161.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.44x = 296.08 × 161.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.44x = 47,799.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,799.16/197.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.09

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