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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.77, 270.14 and 164.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.77, 270.14 and 164.61 is: 227.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.77 : 270.14 = 164.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.77/270.14 = 164.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.77x = 270.14 × 164.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.77x = 44,466.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,466.92/195.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.14

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