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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.84, 273 and 161.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.84, 273 and 161.04 is: 222.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.84 : 273 = 161.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.84/273 = 161.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.84x = 273 × 161.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.84x = 43,963.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,963.92/197.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.22

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