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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.65, 295.03 and 166.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.65, 295.03 and 166.43 is: 249.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.65 : 295.03 = 166.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.65/295.03 = 166.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.65x = 295.03 × 166.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.65x = 49,102.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,102.16/196.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.69

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