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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.56, 294.12 and 164.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.56, 294.12 and 164.52 is: 246.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.56 : 294.12 = 164.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.56/294.12 = 164.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.56x = 294.12 × 164.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.56x = 48,388.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,388.62/196.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.18

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