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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.31, 292.56 and 162.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.31, 292.56 and 162.73 is: 243.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.31 : 292.56 = 162.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.31/292.56 = 162.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.31x = 292.56 × 162.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.31x = 47,608.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,608.29/195.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.76

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