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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.48, 269.48 and 167.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.48, 269.48 and 167.72 is: 231.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.48 : 269.48 = 167.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.48/269.48 = 167.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.48x = 269.48 × 167.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.48x = 45,197.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,197.19/195.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.21

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