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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.98, 363.14 and 164.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.98, 363.14 and 164.90 is: 227.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.98 : 363.14 = 164.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.98/363.14 = 164.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.98x = 363.14 × 164.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.98x = 59,880.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,880.96/262.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.71

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