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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.74, 296.25 and 165.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.74, 296.25 and 165.03 is: 247.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.74 : 296.25 = 165.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.74/296.25 = 165.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.74x = 296.25 × 165.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.74x = 48,890.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,890.14/197.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.24

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