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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.55, 295.20 and 161.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.55, 295.20 and 161.37 is: 241.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.55 : 295.20 = 161.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.55/295.20 = 161.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.55x = 295.20 × 161.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.55x = 47,636.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,636.42/197.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.14

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