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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.64, 269.40 and 164.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.64, 269.40 and 164.50 is: 226.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.64 : 269.40 = 164.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.64/269.40 = 164.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.64x = 269.40 × 164.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.64x = 44,316.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,316.30/195.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.52

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