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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.36, 269.69 and 168.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.36, 269.69 and 168.67 is: 232.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.36 : 269.69 = 168.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.36/269.69 = 168.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.36x = 269.69 × 168.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.36x = 45,488.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,488.19/195.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.84

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