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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.54, 272.38 and 160.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.54, 272.38 and 160.60 is: 221.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.54 : 272.38 = 160.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.54/272.38 = 160.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.54x = 272.38 × 160.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.54x = 43,744.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,744.23/197.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.44

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