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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.67, 272.79 and 117.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.67, 272.79 and 117.93 is: 162.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.67 : 272.79 = 117.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.67/272.79 = 117.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.67x = 272.79 × 117.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.67x = 32,170.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,170.12/197.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.75

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