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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.48, 269.46 and 169.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.48, 269.46 and 169.02 is: 232.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.48 : 269.46 = 169.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.48/269.46 = 169.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.48x = 269.46 × 169.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.48x = 45,544.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,544.13/195.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.99

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