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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.64, 269.35 and 171.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.64, 269.35 and 171.09 is: 235.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.64 : 269.35 = 171.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.64/269.35 = 171.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.64x = 269.35 × 171.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.64x = 46,082.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,082.66/195.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.55

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