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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.78, 270.35 and 162.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.78, 270.35 and 162.56 is: 224.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.78 : 270.35 = 162.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.78/270.35 = 162.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.78x = 270.35 × 162.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.78x = 43,945.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,945.93/195.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.47

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