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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.81, 292.89 and 167.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.81, 292.89 and 167.19 is: 250.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.81 : 292.89 = 167.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.81/292.89 = 167.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.81x = 292.89 × 167.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.81x = 48,968.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,968.28/195.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.08

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