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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.40, 294.87 and 167.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.40, 294.87 and 167.04 is: 249.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.40 : 294.87 = 167.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.40/294.87 = 167.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.40x = 294.87 × 167.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.40x = 49,255.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,255.08/197.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.52

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