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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.73, 296.69 and 111.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.73, 296.69 and 111.16 is: 166.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.73 : 296.69 = 111.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.73/296.69 = 111.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.73x = 296.69 × 111.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.73x = 32,980.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,980.06/197.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.79

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