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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.15, 361.55 and 163.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.15, 361.55 and 163.73 is: 225.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.15 : 361.55 = 163.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.15/361.55 = 163.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.15x = 361.55 × 163.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.15x = 59,196.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,196.58/262.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.81

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