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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.89, 363.09 and 164.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.89, 363.09 and 164.73 is: 227.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.89 : 363.09 = 164.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.89/363.09 = 164.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.89x = 363.09 × 164.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.89x = 59,811.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,811.82/262.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.52

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