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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.14, 362.96 and 164.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.14, 362.96 and 164.82 is: 227.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.14 : 362.96 = 164.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.14/362.96 = 164.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.14x = 362.96 × 164.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.14x = 59,823.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,823.07/263.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.34

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