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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.70, 294.57 and 164.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.70, 294.57 and 164.16 is: 245.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.70 : 294.57 = 164.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.70/294.57 = 164.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.70x = 294.57 × 164.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.70x = 48,356.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,356.61/196.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.85

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