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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.52, 293.92 and 163.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.52, 293.92 and 163.52 is: 245.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.52 : 293.92 = 163.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.52/293.92 = 163.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.52x = 293.92 × 163.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.52x = 48,061.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,061.80/195.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.82

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