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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.52, 293.04 and 166.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.52, 293.04 and 166.44 is: 249.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.52 : 293.04 = 166.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.52/293.04 = 166.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.52x = 293.04 × 166.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.52x = 48,773.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,773.58/195.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.46

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