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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.80, 272.43 and 164.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.80, 272.43 and 164.99 is: 227.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.80 : 272.43 = 164.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.80/272.43 = 164.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.80x = 272.43 × 164.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.80x = 44,948.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,948.23/197.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.24

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