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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.36, 296.16 and 166.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.36, 296.16 and 166.16 is: 249.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.36 : 296.16 = 166.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.36/296.16 = 166.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.36x = 296.16 × 166.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.36x = 49,209.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,209.95/197.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.34

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