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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.26, 292.95 and 168.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.26, 292.95 and 168.53 is: 252.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.26 : 292.95 = 168.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.26/292.95 = 168.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.26x = 292.95 × 168.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.26x = 49,369.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,369.40/195.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.85

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