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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.23, 361.96 and 162.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.23, 361.96 and 162.68 is: 224.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.23 : 361.96 = 162.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.23/361.96 = 162.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.23x = 361.96 × 162.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.23x = 58,882.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,882.79/262.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.54

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