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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.08, 362.91 and 164.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.08, 362.91 and 164.86 is: 227.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.08 : 362.91 = 164.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.08/362.91 = 164.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.08x = 362.91 × 164.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.08x = 59,829.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,829.34/263.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.42

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