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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.70, 295.25 and 164.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.70, 295.25 and 164.41 is: 246.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.70 : 295.25 = 164.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.70/295.25 = 164.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.70x = 295.25 × 164.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.70x = 48,542.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,542.05/196.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.78

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