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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.04, 291.84 and 173.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.04, 291.84 and 173.20 is: 259.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.04 : 291.84 = 173.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.04/291.84 = 173.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.04x = 291.84 × 173.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.04x = 50,546.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,546.69/195.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.16

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