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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.44, 292.52 and 165.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.44, 292.52 and 165.04 is: 247.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.44 : 292.52 = 165.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.44/292.52 = 165.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.44x = 292.52 × 165.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.44x = 48,277.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,277.50/195.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.02

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