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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.55, 293.20 and 166.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.55, 293.20 and 166.55 is: 249.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.55 : 293.20 = 166.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.55/293.20 = 166.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.55x = 293.20 × 166.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.55x = 48,830.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,830.58/195.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.71

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