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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.98, 362.70 and 164.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.98, 362.70 and 164.79 is: 227.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.98 : 362.70 = 164.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.98/362.70 = 164.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.98x = 362.70 × 164.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.98x = 59,769.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,769.33/262.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.28

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