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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.08, 361.68 and 163.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.08, 361.68 and 163.92 is: 226.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.08 : 361.68 = 163.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.08/361.68 = 163.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.08x = 361.68 × 163.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.08x = 59,286.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,286.59/262.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.22

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