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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.62, 362.38 and 164.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.62, 362.38 and 164.36 is: 226.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.62 : 362.38 = 164.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.62/362.38 = 164.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.62x = 362.38 × 164.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.62x = 59,560.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,560.78/262.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.79

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