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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.59, 272.88 and 162.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.59, 272.88 and 162.97 is: 225.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.59 : 272.88 = 162.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.59/272.88 = 162.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.59x = 272.88 × 162.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.59x = 44,469.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,469.07/197.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.06

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