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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.24, 292.08 and 164.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.24, 292.08 and 164.80 is: 246.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.24 : 292.08 = 164.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.24/292.08 = 164.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.24x = 292.08 × 164.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.24x = 48,134.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,134.78/195.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.54

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