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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.62, 270.22 and 164.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.62, 270.22 and 164.48 is: 227.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.62 : 270.22 = 164.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.62/270.22 = 164.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.62x = 270.22 × 164.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.62x = 44,445.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,445.79/195.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.20

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