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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.92, 270.54 and 163.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.92, 270.54 and 163.52 is: 225.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.92 : 270.54 = 163.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.92/270.54 = 163.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.92x = 270.54 × 163.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.92x = 44,238.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,238.70/195.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.80

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