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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.06, 362.88 and 164.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.06, 362.88 and 164.86 is: 227.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.06 : 362.88 = 164.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.06/362.88 = 164.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.06x = 362.88 × 164.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.06x = 59,824.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,824.40/263.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.42

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