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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.74, 272.84 and 160.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.74, 272.84 and 160.84 is: 221.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.74 : 272.84 = 160.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.74/272.84 = 160.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.74x = 272.84 × 160.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.74x = 43,881.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,881.59/197.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.91

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