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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.16, 361.80 and 163.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.16, 361.80 and 163.88 is: 226.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.16 : 361.80 = 163.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.16/361.80 = 163.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.16x = 361.80 × 163.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.16x = 59,291.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,291.78/262.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.17

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