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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.44, 294.02 and 166.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.44, 294.02 and 166.04 is: 248.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.44 : 294.02 = 166.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.44/294.02 = 166.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.44x = 294.02 × 166.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.44x = 48,819.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,819.08/196.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.52

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