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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.51, 270.56 and 166.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.51, 270.56 and 166.94 is: 229.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.51 : 270.56 = 166.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.51/270.56 = 166.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.51x = 270.56 × 166.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.51x = 45,167.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,167.29/196.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.85

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