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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.78, 270.16 and 117.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.78, 270.16 and 117.13 is: 161.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.78 : 270.16 = 117.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.78/270.16 = 117.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.78x = 270.16 × 117.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.78x = 31,643.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,643.84/195.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.63

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