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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.75, 269.52 and 166.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.75, 269.52 and 166.18 is: 228.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.75 : 269.52 = 166.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.75/269.52 = 166.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.75x = 269.52 × 166.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.75x = 44,790.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,790.08/195.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.81

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