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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.48, 292.56 and 169.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.48, 292.56 and 169.88 is: 254.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.48 : 292.56 = 169.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.48/292.56 = 169.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.48x = 292.56 × 169.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.48x = 49,700.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,700.09/195.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.25

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