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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.28, 271.06 and 166.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.28, 271.06 and 166.50 is: 229.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.28 : 271.06 = 166.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.28/271.06 = 166.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.28x = 271.06 × 166.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.28x = 45,131.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,131.49/196.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.93

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