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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.22, 361.73 and 163.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.22, 361.73 and 163.91 is: 226.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.22 : 361.73 = 163.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.22/361.73 = 163.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.22x = 361.73 × 163.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.22x = 59,292.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,292.48/262.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.12

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