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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.74, 272.76 and 120.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.74, 272.76 and 120.16 is: 165.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.74 : 272.76 = 120.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.74/272.76 = 120.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.74x = 272.76 × 120.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.74x = 32,774.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,774.84/197.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.75

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