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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.69, 269.79 and 168.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.69, 269.79 and 168.35 is: 232.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.69 : 269.79 = 168.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.69/269.79 = 168.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.69x = 269.79 × 168.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.69x = 45,418.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,418.81/195.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.10

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