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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.07, 361.66 and 163.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.07, 361.66 and 163.89 is: 226.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.07 : 361.66 = 163.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.07/361.66 = 163.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.07x = 361.66 × 163.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.07x = 59,270.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,270.65/262.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.16

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