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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.03, 392.15 and 164.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.03, 392.15 and 164.49 is: 246.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.03 : 392.15 = 164.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.03/392.15 = 164.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.03x = 392.15 × 164.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.03x = 64,504.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,504.75/262.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.17

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