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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.75, 272.67 and 166.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.75, 272.67 and 166.62 is: 229.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.75 : 272.67 = 166.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.75/272.67 = 166.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.75x = 272.67 × 166.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.75x = 45,432.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,432.69/197.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.75

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