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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.89, 270.15 and 169.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.89, 270.15 and 169.65 is: 233.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.89 : 270.15 = 169.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.89/270.15 = 169.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.89x = 270.15 × 169.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.89x = 45,830.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,830.95/195.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.96

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