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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.56, 293.36 and 169.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.56, 293.36 and 169.86 is: 254.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.56 : 293.36 = 169.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.56/293.36 = 169.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.56x = 293.36 × 169.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.56x = 49,830.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,830.13/195.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.81

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