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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.21, 361.57 and 163.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.21, 361.57 and 163.94 is: 226.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.21 : 361.57 = 163.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.21/361.57 = 163.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.21x = 361.57 × 163.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.21x = 59,275.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,275.79/262.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.06

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