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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.71, 294.95 and 167.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.71, 294.95 and 167.78 is: 251.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.71 : 294.95 = 167.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.71/294.95 = 167.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.71x = 294.95 × 167.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.71x = 49,484.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,484.40/196.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.56

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