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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.54, 294.20 and 167.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.54, 294.20 and 167.38 is: 250.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.54 : 294.20 = 167.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.54/294.20 = 167.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.54x = 294.20 × 167.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.54x = 49,243.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,243.20/196.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.55

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