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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.16, 271.62 and 166.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.16, 271.62 and 166.04 is: 228.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.16 : 271.62 = 166.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.16/271.62 = 166.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.16x = 271.62 × 166.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.16x = 45,099.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,099.78/197.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.75

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