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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.28, 295.57 and 166.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.28, 295.57 and 166.90 is: 250.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.28 : 295.57 = 166.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.28/295.57 = 166.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.28x = 295.57 × 166.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.28x = 49,330.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,330.63/197.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.05

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