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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.89, 362.58 and 164.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.89, 362.58 and 164.46 is: 226.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.89 : 362.58 = 164.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.89/362.58 = 164.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.89x = 362.58 × 164.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.89x = 59,629.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,629.91/262.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.82

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