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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.55, 293.37 and 160.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.55, 293.37 and 160.90 is: 241.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.55 : 293.37 = 160.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.55/293.37 = 160.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.55x = 293.37 × 160.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.55x = 47,202.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,202.50/195.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.39

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