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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.72, 296.75 and 167.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.72, 296.75 and 167.06 is: 250.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.72 : 296.75 = 167.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.72/296.75 = 167.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.72x = 296.75 × 167.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.72x = 49,574.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,574.22/197.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.73

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