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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.16, 292.14 and 160.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.16, 292.14 and 160.84 is: 240.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.16 : 292.14 = 160.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.16/292.14 = 160.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.16x = 292.14 × 160.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.16x = 46,987.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,987.80/195.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.77

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