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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.64, 292.90 and 166.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.64, 292.90 and 166.75 is: 249.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.64 : 292.90 = 166.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.64/292.90 = 166.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.64x = 292.90 × 166.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.64x = 48,841.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,841.08/195.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.65

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