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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.64, 294.40 and 167.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.64, 294.40 and 167.75 is: 251.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.64 : 294.40 = 167.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.64/294.40 = 167.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.64x = 294.40 × 167.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.64x = 49,385.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,385.60/196.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.15

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