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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.17, 294.03 and 167.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.17, 294.03 and 167.47 is: 251.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.17 : 294.03 = 167.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.17/294.03 = 167.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.17x = 294.03 × 167.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.17x = 49,240.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,240.47/196.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.01

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