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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.43, 270.54 and 166.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.43, 270.54 and 166.86 is: 229.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.43 : 270.54 = 166.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.43/270.54 = 166.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.43x = 270.54 × 166.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.43x = 45,142.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,142.30/196.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.82

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