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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.38, 295.98 and 166.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.38, 295.98 and 166.55 is: 249.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.38 : 295.98 = 166.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.38/295.98 = 166.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.38x = 295.98 × 166.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.38x = 49,293.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,293.99/197.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.74

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