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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.97, 272.94 and 166.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.97, 272.94 and 166.44 is: 229.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.97 : 272.94 = 166.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.97/272.94 = 166.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.97x = 272.94 × 166.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.97x = 45,428.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,428.13/197.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.47

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