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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.46, 272.70 and 160.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.46, 272.70 and 160.74 is: 221.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.46 : 272.70 = 160.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.46/272.70 = 160.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.46x = 272.70 × 160.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.46x = 43,833.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,833.80/197.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.99

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