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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.59, 294.56 and 178.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.59, 294.56 and 178.17 is: 268.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.59 : 294.56 = 178.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.59/294.56 = 178.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.59x = 294.56 × 178.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.59x = 52,480.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,480.86/195.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.33

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