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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.54, 269.56 and 169.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.54, 269.56 and 169.20 is: 233.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.54 : 269.56 = 169.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.54/269.56 = 169.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.54x = 269.56 × 169.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.54x = 45,609.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,609.55/195.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.25

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