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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.75, 293.90 and 167.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.75, 293.90 and 167.04 is: 250.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.75 : 293.90 = 167.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.75/293.90 = 167.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.75x = 293.90 × 167.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.75x = 49,092.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,092.22/195.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.79

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