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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.05, 363.18 and 164.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.05, 363.18 and 164.92 is: 227.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.05 : 363.18 = 164.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.05/363.18 = 164.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.05x = 363.18 × 164.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.05x = 59,895.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,895.65/263.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.70

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