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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.07, 295.49 and 168.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.07, 295.49 and 168.20 is: 252.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.07 : 295.49 = 168.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.07/295.49 = 168.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.07x = 295.49 × 168.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.07x = 49,700.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,700.36/197.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.19

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