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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.26, 361.92 and 164.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.26, 361.92 and 164.07 is: 226.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.26 : 361.92 = 164.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.26/361.92 = 164.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.26x = 361.92 × 164.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.26x = 59,380.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,380.21/262.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.42

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