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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.66, 295.03 and 162.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.66, 295.03 and 162.46 is: 243.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.66 : 295.03 = 162.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.66/295.03 = 162.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.66x = 295.03 × 162.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.66x = 47,930.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,930.57/196.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.72

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