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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.47, 269.49 and 167.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.47, 269.49 and 167.72 is: 231.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.47 : 269.49 = 167.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.47/269.49 = 167.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.47x = 269.49 × 167.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.47x = 45,198.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,198.86/195.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.23

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