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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.25, 292.60 and 169.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.25, 292.60 and 169.63 is: 254.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.25 : 292.60 = 169.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.25/292.60 = 169.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.25x = 292.60 × 169.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.25x = 49,633.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,633.74/195.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.21

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