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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.64, 269.76 and 179.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.64, 269.76 and 179.26 is: 247.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.64 : 269.76 = 179.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.64/269.76 = 179.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.64x = 269.76 × 179.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.64x = 48,357.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,357.18/195.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.17

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