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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.54, 270.05 and 169.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.54, 270.05 and 169.19 is: 233.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.54 : 270.05 = 169.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.54/270.05 = 169.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.54x = 270.05 × 169.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.54x = 45,687.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,687.56/195.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.65

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