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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.39, 362.09 and 164.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.39, 362.09 and 164.20 is: 226.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.39 : 362.09 = 164.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.39/362.09 = 164.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.39x = 362.09 × 164.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.39x = 59,453.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,453.37/262.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.59

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