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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.58, 269.61 and 160.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.58, 269.61 and 160.55 is: 221.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.58 : 269.61 = 160.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.58/269.61 = 160.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.58x = 269.61 × 160.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.58x = 43,285.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,285.85/195.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.32

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