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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.61, 272.88 and 164.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.61, 272.88 and 164.48 is: 227.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.61 : 272.88 = 164.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.61/272.88 = 164.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.61x = 272.88 × 164.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.61x = 44,881.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,881.94/197.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.12

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