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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.41, 269.51 and 169.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.41, 269.51 and 169.49 is: 233.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.41 : 269.51 = 169.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.41/269.51 = 169.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.41x = 269.51 × 169.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.41x = 45,677.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,677.05/195.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.76

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