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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.41, 392.73 and 164.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.41, 392.73 and 164.88 is: 246.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.41 : 392.73 = 164.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.41/392.73 = 164.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.41x = 392.73 × 164.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.41x = 64,753.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,753.32/262.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.76

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