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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.08, 295.62 and 165.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.08, 295.62 and 165.24 is: 247.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.08 : 295.62 = 165.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.08/295.62 = 165.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.08x = 295.62 × 165.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.08x = 48,848.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,848.25/197.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.86

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