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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.48, 269.21 and 167.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.48, 269.21 and 167.84 is: 231.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.48 : 269.21 = 167.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.48/269.21 = 167.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.48x = 269.21 × 167.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.48x = 45,182.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,182.02/195.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.14

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