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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.81, 296.77 and 167.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.81, 296.77 and 167.05 is: 250.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.81 : 296.77 = 167.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.81/296.77 = 167.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.81x = 296.77 × 167.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.81x = 49,574.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,574.59/197.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.62

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