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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.98, 269.90 and 168.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.98, 269.90 and 168.34 is: 231.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.98 : 269.90 = 168.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.98/269.90 = 168.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.98x = 269.90 × 168.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.98x = 45,432.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,432.77/195.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.83

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