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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.53, 362.31 and 164.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.53, 362.31 and 164.25 is: 226.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.53 : 362.31 = 164.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.53/362.31 = 164.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.53x = 362.31 × 164.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.53x = 59,509.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,509.42/262.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.68

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