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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.41, 361.89 and 164.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.41, 361.89 and 164.18 is: 226.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.41 : 361.89 = 164.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.41/361.89 = 164.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.41x = 361.89 × 164.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.41x = 59,413.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,413.29/262.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.41

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