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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.37, 292.49 and 166.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.37, 292.49 and 166.31 is: 248.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.37 : 292.49 = 166.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.37/292.49 = 166.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.37x = 292.49 × 166.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.37x = 48,644.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,644.01/195.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.99

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