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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.12, 361.79 and 163.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.12, 361.79 and 163.81 is: 226.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.12 : 361.79 = 163.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.12/361.79 = 163.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.12x = 361.79 × 163.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.12x = 59,264.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,264.82/262.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.10

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