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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.60, 296.16 and 165.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.60, 296.16 and 165.44 is: 247.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.60 : 296.16 = 165.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.60/296.16 = 165.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.60x = 296.16 × 165.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.60x = 48,996.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,996.71/197.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.96

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