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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.24, 269.60 and 168.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.24, 269.60 and 168.84 is: 233.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.24 : 269.60 = 168.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.24/269.60 = 168.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.24x = 269.60 × 168.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.24x = 45,519.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,519.26/195.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.15

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