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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.56, 292.46 and 174.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.56, 292.46 and 174.03 is: 260.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.56 : 292.46 = 174.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.56/292.46 = 174.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.56x = 292.46 × 174.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.56x = 50,896.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,896.81/195.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.26

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