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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.64, 362.31 and 164.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.64, 362.31 and 164.22 is: 226.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.64 : 362.31 = 164.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.64/362.31 = 164.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.64x = 362.31 × 164.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.64x = 59,498.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,498.55/262.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.54

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