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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.20, 361.96 and 164.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.20, 361.96 and 164.10 is: 226.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.20 : 361.96 = 164.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.20/361.96 = 164.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.20x = 361.96 × 164.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.20x = 59,397.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,397.64/262.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.54

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