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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.26, 292.89 and 166.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.26, 292.89 and 166.18 is: 249.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.26 : 292.89 = 166.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.26/292.89 = 166.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.26x = 292.89 × 166.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.26x = 48,671.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,671.61/195.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.26

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