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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.08, 361.80 and 164.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.08, 361.80 and 164.16 is: 226.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.08 : 361.80 = 164.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.08/361.80 = 164.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.08x = 361.80 × 164.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.08x = 59,393.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,393.09/262.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.62

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