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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.74, 362.37 and 164.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.74, 362.37 and 164.43 is: 226.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.74 : 362.37 = 164.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.74/362.37 = 164.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.74x = 362.37 × 164.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.74x = 59,585.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,585.12/262.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.78

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