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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.47, 292.95 and 171.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.47, 292.95 and 171.03 is: 256.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.47 : 292.95 = 171.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.47/292.95 = 171.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.47x = 292.95 × 171.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.47x = 50,103.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,103.24/195.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.33

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