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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.62, 270.16 and 169.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.62, 270.16 and 169.27 is: 233.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.62 : 270.16 = 169.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.62/270.16 = 169.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.62x = 270.16 × 169.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.62x = 45,728.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,728.79/195.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.76

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