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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.64, 270.18 and 166.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.64, 270.18 and 166.36 is: 229.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.64 : 270.18 = 166.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.64/270.18 = 166.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.64x = 270.18 × 166.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.64x = 44,947.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,947.14/195.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.74

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