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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.74, 269.97 and 172.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.74, 269.97 and 172.52 is: 237.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.74 : 269.97 = 172.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.74/269.97 = 172.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.74x = 269.97 × 172.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.74x = 46,575.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,575.22/195.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.94

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