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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.14, 270.44 and 166.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.14, 270.44 and 166.58 is: 229.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.14 : 270.44 = 166.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.14/270.44 = 166.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.14x = 270.44 × 166.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.14x = 45,049.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,049.90/196.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.68

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