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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.45, 294.37 and 165.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.45, 294.37 and 165.87 is: 248.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.45 : 294.37 = 165.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.45/294.37 = 165.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.45x = 294.37 × 165.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.45x = 48,827.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,827.15/196.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.55

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