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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.57, 270.09 and 169.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.57, 270.09 and 169.22 is: 233.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.57 : 270.09 = 169.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.57/270.09 = 169.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.57x = 270.09 × 169.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.57x = 45,705.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,705.18/195.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.70

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