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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.65, 296.48 and 110.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.65, 296.48 and 110.97 is: 166.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.65 : 296.48 = 110.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.65/296.48 = 110.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.65x = 296.48 × 110.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.65x = 32,900.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,900.66/197.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.46

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