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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.02, 268.90 and 167.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.02, 268.90 and 167.30 is: 230.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.02 : 268.90 = 167.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.02/268.90 = 167.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.02x = 268.90 × 167.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.02x = 44,986.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,986.97/195.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.68

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