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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.94, 362.79 and 164.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.94, 362.79 and 164.66 is: 227.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.94 : 362.79 = 164.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.94/362.79 = 164.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.94x = 362.79 × 164.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.94x = 59,735.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,735.19/262.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.19

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