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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.68, 293.60 and 167.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.68, 293.60 and 167.59 is: 250.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.68 : 293.60 = 167.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.68/293.60 = 167.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.68x = 293.60 × 167.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.68x = 49,204.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,204.42/196.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.18

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