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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.77, 297.06 and 163.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.77, 297.06 and 163.65 is: 245.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.77 : 297.06 = 163.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.77/297.06 = 163.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.77x = 297.06 × 163.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.77x = 48,613.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,613.87/197.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.81

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