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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.47, 362.14 and 164.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.47, 362.14 and 164.19 is: 226.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.47 : 362.14 = 164.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.47/362.14 = 164.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.47x = 362.14 × 164.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.47x = 59,459.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,459.77/262.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.54

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