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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.35, 293.03 and 164.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.35, 293.03 and 164.98 is: 247.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.35 : 293.03 = 164.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.35/293.03 = 164.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.35x = 293.03 × 164.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.35x = 48,343.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,343.77/195.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.47

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