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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.43, 270.87 and 166.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.43, 270.87 and 166.89 is: 230.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.43 : 270.87 = 166.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.43/270.87 = 166.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.43x = 270.87 × 166.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.43x = 45,205.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,205.49/196.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.14

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