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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.61, 272.84 and 160.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.61, 272.84 and 160.85 is: 222.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.61 : 272.84 = 160.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.61/272.84 = 160.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.61x = 272.84 × 160.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.61x = 43,884.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,884.15/197.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.07

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