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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.16, 274.50 and 161.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.16, 274.50 and 161.88 is: 223.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.16 : 274.50 = 161.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.16/274.50 = 161.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.16x = 274.50 × 161.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.16x = 44,436.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,436.06/199.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.12

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