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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.55, 269.22 and 169.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.55, 269.22 and 169.21 is: 232.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.55 : 269.22 = 169.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.55/269.22 = 169.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.55x = 269.22 × 169.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.55x = 45,554.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,554.72/195.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.96

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