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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.58, 293.96 and 161.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.58, 293.96 and 161.56 is: 242.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.58 : 293.96 = 161.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.58/293.96 = 161.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.58x = 293.96 × 161.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.58x = 47,492.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,492.95/195.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.83

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