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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.74, 295.71 and 165.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.74, 295.71 and 165.25 is: 247.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.74 : 295.71 = 165.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.74/295.71 = 165.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.74x = 295.71 × 165.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.74x = 48,866.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,866.08/197.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.12

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