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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.16, 361.74 and 162.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.16, 361.74 and 162.60 is: 224.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.16 : 361.74 = 162.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.16/361.74 = 162.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.16x = 361.74 × 162.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.16x = 58,818.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,818.92/262.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.36

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