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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.76, 269.49 and 168.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.76, 269.49 and 168.49 is: 231.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.76 : 269.49 = 168.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.76/269.49 = 168.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.76x = 269.49 × 168.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.76x = 45,406.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,406.37/195.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.95

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