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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.80, 272.10 and 163.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.80, 272.10 and 163.24 is: 224.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.80 : 272.10 = 163.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.80/272.10 = 163.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.80x = 272.10 × 163.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.80x = 44,417.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,417.60/197.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.56

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