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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.57, 269.69 and 168.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.57, 269.69 and 168.03 is: 231.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.57 : 269.69 = 168.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.57/269.69 = 168.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.57x = 269.69 × 168.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.57x = 45,315.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,315.17/195.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.71

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