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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.51, 272.69 and 166.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.51, 272.69 and 166.76 is: 230.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.51 : 272.69 = 166.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.51/272.69 = 166.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.51x = 272.69 × 166.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.51x = 45,473.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,473.70/197.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.23

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