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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.66, 362.50 and 159.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.66, 362.50 and 159.16 is: 219.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.66 : 362.50 = 159.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.66/362.50 = 159.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.66x = 362.50 × 159.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.66x = 57,693.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,693.69/262.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.66

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