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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.64, 294.44 and 166.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.64, 294.44 and 166.14 is: 248.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.64 : 294.44 = 166.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.64/294.44 = 166.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.64x = 294.44 × 166.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.64x = 48,918.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,918.26/196.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.77

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