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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.63, 292.95 and 166.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.63, 292.95 and 166.38 is: 249.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.63 : 292.95 = 166.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.63/292.95 = 166.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.63x = 292.95 × 166.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.63x = 48,741.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,741.02/195.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.15

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