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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.11, 361.71 and 163.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.11, 361.71 and 163.86 is: 226.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.11 : 361.71 = 163.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.11/361.71 = 163.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.11x = 361.71 × 163.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.11x = 59,269.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,269.80/262.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.13

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