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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.56, 272.23 and 162.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.56, 272.23 and 162.48 is: 223.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.56 : 272.23 = 162.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.56/272.23 = 162.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.56x = 272.23 × 162.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.56x = 44,231.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,231.93/197.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.89

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