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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.72, 269.94 and 164.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.72, 269.94 and 164.64 is: 227.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.72 : 269.94 = 164.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.72/269.94 = 164.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.72x = 269.94 × 164.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.72x = 44,442.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,442.92/195.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.07

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