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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.66, 293.10 and 174

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.66, 293.10 and 174 is: 260.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.66 : 293.10 = 174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.66/293.10 = 174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.66x = 293.10 × 174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.66x = 50,999.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,999.40/195.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.65

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