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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.70, 293.55 and 168.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.70, 293.55 and 168.10 is: 252.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.70 : 293.55 = 168.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.70/293.55 = 168.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.70x = 293.55 × 168.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.70x = 49,345.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,345.76/195.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.15

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