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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.63, 272.50 and 166.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.63, 272.50 and 166.49 is: 229.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.63 : 272.50 = 166.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.63/272.50 = 166.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.63x = 272.50 × 166.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.63x = 45,368.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,368.53/197.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.56

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