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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.59, 296.51 and 110.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.59, 296.51 and 110.89 is: 166.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.59 : 296.51 = 110.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.59/296.51 = 110.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.59x = 296.51 × 110.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.59x = 32,879.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,879.99/197.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.41

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