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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.60, 272.84 and 160.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.60, 272.84 and 160.74 is: 221.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.60 : 272.84 = 160.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.60/272.84 = 160.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.60x = 272.84 × 160.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.60x = 43,855.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,855.50/197.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.95

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