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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.67, 272.26 and 164.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.67, 272.26 and 164.87 is: 227.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.67 : 272.26 = 164.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.67/272.26 = 164.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.67x = 272.26 × 164.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.67x = 44,887.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,887.37/197.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.08

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