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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.56, 293.32 and 161.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.56, 293.32 and 161.74 is: 242.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.56 : 293.32 = 161.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.56/293.32 = 161.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.56x = 293.32 × 161.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.56x = 47,441.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,441.58/195.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.59

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