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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.70, 296.07 and 165.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.70, 296.07 and 165.16 is: 247.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.70 : 296.07 = 165.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.70/296.07 = 165.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.70x = 296.07 × 165.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.70x = 48,898.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,898.92/197.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.34

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