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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.97, 295.45 and 168.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.97, 295.45 and 168.02 is: 252.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.97 : 295.45 = 168.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.97/295.45 = 168.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.97x = 295.45 × 168.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.97x = 49,641.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,641.51/196.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.03

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