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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.91, 270.53 and 169.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.91, 270.53 and 169.74 is: 234.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.91 : 270.53 = 169.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.91/270.53 = 169.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.91x = 270.53 × 169.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.91x = 45,919.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,919.76/195.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.39

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