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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.54, 292.70 and 166.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.54, 292.70 and 166.38 is: 249.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.54 : 292.70 = 166.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.54/292.70 = 166.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.54x = 292.70 × 166.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.54x = 48,699.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,699.43/195.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.05

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