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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.46, 295.83 and 168.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.46, 295.83 and 168.66 is: 252.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.46 : 295.83 = 168.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.46/295.83 = 168.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.46x = 295.83 × 168.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.46x = 49,894.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,894.69/197.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.68

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