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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.76, 272.68 and 166.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.76, 272.68 and 166.72 is: 229.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.76 : 272.68 = 166.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.76/272.68 = 166.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.76x = 272.68 × 166.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.76x = 45,461.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,461.21/197.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.88

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