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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.39, 293.10 and 166.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.39, 293.10 and 166.70 is: 250.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.39 : 293.10 = 166.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.39/293.10 = 166.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.39x = 293.10 × 166.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.39x = 48,859.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,859.88/195.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.06

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