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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.24, 269.29 and 166.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.24, 269.29 and 166.02 is: 228.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.24 : 269.29 = 166.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.24/269.29 = 166.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.24x = 269.29 × 166.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.24x = 44,707.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,707.53/195.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.99

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