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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.03, 294.74 and 168.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.03, 294.74 and 168.21 is: 251.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.03 : 294.74 = 168.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.03/294.74 = 168.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.03x = 294.74 × 168.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.03x = 49,578.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,578.01/197.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.62

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