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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.58, 296.37 and 167.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.58, 296.37 and 167.06 is: 250.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.58 : 296.37 = 167.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.58/296.37 = 167.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.58x = 296.37 × 167.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.58x = 49,510.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,510.09/197.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.58

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