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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.07, 363.06 and 164.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.07, 363.06 and 164.79 is: 227.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.07 : 363.06 = 164.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.07/363.06 = 164.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.07x = 363.06 × 164.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.07x = 59,828.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,828.66/263.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.42

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