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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.53, 296.20 and 166.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.53, 296.20 and 166.85 is: 250.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.53 : 296.20 = 166.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.53/296.20 = 166.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.53x = 296.20 × 166.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.53x = 49,420.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,420.97/197.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.19

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