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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.93, 296.41 and 168.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.93, 296.41 and 168.87 is: 252.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.93 : 296.41 = 168.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.93/296.41 = 168.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.93x = 296.41 × 168.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.93x = 50,054.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,054.76/197.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.89

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