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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.65, 295.02 and 166.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.65, 295.02 and 166.14 is: 249.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.65 : 295.02 = 166.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.65/295.02 = 166.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.65x = 295.02 × 166.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.65x = 49,014.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,014.62/196.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.25

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