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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.10, 363.12 and 164.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.10, 363.12 and 164.90 is: 227.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.10 : 363.12 = 164.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.10/363.12 = 164.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.10x = 363.12 × 164.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.10x = 59,876.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,876.67/263.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.58

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