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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.97, 275.55 and 164.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.97, 275.55 and 164.90 is: 227.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.97 : 275.55 = 164.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.97/275.55 = 164.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.97x = 275.55 × 164.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.97x = 45,436.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,436.82/199.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.22

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