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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.54, 270 and 158.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.54, 270 and 158.64 is: 219.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.54 : 270 = 158.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.54/270 = 158.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.54x = 270 × 158.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.54x = 42,832.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,832.80/195.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.05

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