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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.21, 269.46 and 176.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.21, 269.46 and 176.72 is: 243.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.21 : 269.46 = 176.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.21/269.46 = 176.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.21x = 269.46 × 176.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.21x = 47,617.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,617.62/195.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.93

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