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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.04, 363.08 and 164.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.04, 363.08 and 164.96 is: 227.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.04 : 363.08 = 164.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.04/363.08 = 164.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.04x = 363.08 × 164.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.04x = 59,893.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,893.68/263.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.70

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