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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.54, 295.77 and 163.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.54, 295.77 and 163.40 is: 244.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.54 : 295.77 = 163.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.54/295.77 = 163.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.54x = 295.77 × 163.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.54x = 48,328.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,328.82/197.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.65

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