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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.76, 272.07 and 164.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.76, 272.07 and 164.18 is: 225.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.76 : 272.07 = 164.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.76/272.07 = 164.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.76x = 272.07 × 164.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.76x = 44,667.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,667.09/197.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.87

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