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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.06, 363.08 and 164.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.06, 363.08 and 164.88 is: 227.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.06 : 363.08 = 164.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.06/363.08 = 164.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.06x = 363.08 × 164.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.06x = 59,864.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,864.63/263.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.57

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