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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.61, 294.23 and 164.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.61, 294.23 and 164.57 is: 246.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.61 : 294.23 = 164.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.61/294.23 = 164.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.61x = 294.23 × 164.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.61x = 48,420.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,420.37/196.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.28

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