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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.52, 295.96 and 166.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.52, 295.96 and 166.94 is: 250.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.52 : 295.96 = 166.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.52/295.96 = 166.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.52x = 295.96 × 166.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.52x = 49,407.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,407.56/197.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.14

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