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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.59, 295.26 and 166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.59, 295.26 and 166.20 is: 249.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.59 : 295.26 = 166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.59/295.26 = 166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.59x = 295.26 × 166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.59x = 49,072.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,072.21/196.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.62

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