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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.66, 296.50 and 161.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.66, 296.50 and 161.62 is: 242.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.66 : 296.50 = 161.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.66/296.50 = 161.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.66x = 296.50 × 161.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.66x = 47,920.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,920.33/197.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.44

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