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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.20, 363.32 and 164.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.20, 363.32 and 164.98 is: 227.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.20 : 363.32 = 164.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.20/363.32 = 164.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.20x = 363.32 × 164.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.20x = 59,940.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,940.53/263.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.74

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