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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.84, 270.32 and 166.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.84, 270.32 and 166.72 is: 230.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.84 : 270.32 = 166.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.84/270.32 = 166.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.84x = 270.32 × 166.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.84x = 45,067.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,067.75/195.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.13

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