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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.43, 296.15 and 166.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.43, 296.15 and 166.92 is: 250.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.43 : 296.15 = 166.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.43/296.15 = 166.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.43x = 296.15 × 166.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.43x = 49,432.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,432.52/197.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.38

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