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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.06, 268.92 and 161.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.06, 268.92 and 161.74 is: 222.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.06 : 268.92 = 161.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.06/268.92 = 161.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.06x = 268.92 × 161.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.06x = 43,494.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,494.45/195.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.98

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