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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.37, 361.88 and 162.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.37, 361.88 and 162.66 is: 224.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.37 : 361.88 = 162.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.37/361.88 = 162.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.37x = 361.88 × 162.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.37x = 58,861.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,861.84/262.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.35

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