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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.44, 293.56 and 166.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.44, 293.56 and 166.54 is: 250.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.44 : 293.56 = 166.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.44/293.56 = 166.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.44x = 293.56 × 166.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.44x = 48,889.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,889.48/195.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.15

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