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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.03, 361.59 and 163.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.03, 361.59 and 163.75 is: 225.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.03 : 361.59 = 163.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.03/361.59 = 163.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.03x = 361.59 × 163.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.03x = 59,210.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,210.36/262.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.97

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