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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.60, 270.09 and 174.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.60, 270.09 and 174.84 is: 241.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.60 : 270.09 = 174.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.60/270.09 = 174.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.60x = 270.09 × 174.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.60x = 47,222.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,222.54/195.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.42

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