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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.18, 270 and 172.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.18, 270 and 172.20 is: 238.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.18 : 270 = 172.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.18/270 = 172.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.18x = 270 × 172.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.18x = 46,494
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,494/195.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.21

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