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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.14, 295.20 and 166.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.14, 295.20 and 166.63 is: 249.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.14 : 295.20 = 166.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.14/295.20 = 166.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.14x = 295.20 × 166.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.14x = 49,189.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,189.18/197.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.51

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