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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.68, 362.51 and 164.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.68, 362.51 and 164.45 is: 226.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.68 : 362.51 = 164.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.68/362.51 = 164.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.68x = 362.51 × 164.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.68x = 59,612.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,612.13/262.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.94

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