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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263, 362.88 and 164.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263, 362.88 and 164.78 is: 227.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263 : 362.88 = 164.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263/362.88 = 164.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263x = 362.88 × 164.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263x = 59,795.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,795.37/263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.36

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