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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.56, 269.58 and 164.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.56, 269.58 and 164.36 is: 226.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.56 : 269.58 = 164.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.56/269.58 = 164.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.56x = 269.58 × 164.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.56x = 44,308.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,308.17/195.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.57

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