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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.34, 294.50 and 167.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.34, 294.50 and 167.64 is: 251.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.34 : 294.50 = 167.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.34/294.50 = 167.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.34x = 294.50 × 167.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.34x = 49,370.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,370.40/196.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.46

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