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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.23, 361.47 and 163.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.23, 361.47 and 163.81 is: 225.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.23 : 361.47 = 163.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.23/361.47 = 163.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.23x = 361.47 × 163.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.23x = 59,212.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,212.40/262.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.80

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