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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.39, 362.01 and 164.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.39, 362.01 and 164.11 is: 226.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.39 : 362.01 = 164.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.39/362.01 = 164.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.39x = 362.01 × 164.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.39x = 59,409.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,409.46/262.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.42

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