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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.96, 362.91 and 164.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.96, 362.91 and 164.71 is: 227.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.96 : 362.91 = 164.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.96/362.91 = 164.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.96x = 362.91 × 164.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.96x = 59,775.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,775.98/262.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.32

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