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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.24, 295.55 and 110.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.24, 295.55 and 110.52 is: 165.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.24 : 295.55 = 110.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.24/295.55 = 110.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.24x = 295.55 × 110.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.24x = 32,663.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,663.72/197.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.61

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