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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.58, 292.15 and 166.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.58, 292.15 and 166.56 is: 248.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.58 : 292.15 = 166.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.58/292.15 = 166.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.58x = 292.15 × 166.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.58x = 48,660.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,660.50/195.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.80

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