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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.02, 291.66 and 173.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.02, 291.66 and 173.49 is: 259.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.02 : 291.66 = 173.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.02/291.66 = 173.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.02x = 291.66 × 173.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.02x = 50,600.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,600.09/195.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.47

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