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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.53, 269.87 and 179.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.53, 269.87 and 179.12 is: 247.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.53 : 269.87 = 179.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.53/269.87 = 179.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.53x = 269.87 × 179.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.53x = 48,338.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,338.89/195.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.23

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