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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.34, 362.03 and 164.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.34, 362.03 and 164.16 is: 226.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.34 : 362.03 = 164.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.34/362.03 = 164.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.34x = 362.03 × 164.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.34x = 59,430.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,430.02/262.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.54

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