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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.17, 292.30 and 113.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.17, 292.30 and 113.85 is: 170.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.17 : 292.30 = 113.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.17/292.30 = 113.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.17x = 292.30 × 113.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.17x = 33,278.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,278.07/195.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.51

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