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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.84, 272.72 and 166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.84, 272.72 and 166.80 is: 229.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.84 : 272.72 = 166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.84/272.72 = 166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.84x = 272.72 × 166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.84x = 45,489.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,489.70/197.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.93

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