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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.15, 291.45 and 164.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.15, 291.45 and 164.73 is: 246.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.15 : 291.45 = 164.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.15/291.45 = 164.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.15x = 291.45 × 164.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.15x = 48,010.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,010.56/195.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.02

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