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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.86, 362.55 and 164.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.86, 362.55 and 164.55 is: 226.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.86 : 362.55 = 164.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.86/362.55 = 164.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.86x = 362.55 × 164.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.86x = 59,657.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,657.60/262.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.96

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