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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.50, 272.56 and 167.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.50, 272.56 and 167.90 is: 231.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.50 : 272.56 = 167.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.50/272.56 = 167.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.50x = 272.56 × 167.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.50x = 45,762.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,762.82/197.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.71

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