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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.20, 362.85 and 164.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.20, 362.85 and 164.89 is: 227.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.20 : 362.85 = 164.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.20/362.85 = 164.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.20x = 362.85 × 164.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.20x = 59,830.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,830.34/263.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.32

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