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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.21, 363.12 and 164.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.21, 363.12 and 164.96 is: 227.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.21 : 363.12 = 164.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.21/363.12 = 164.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.21x = 363.12 × 164.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.21x = 59,898.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,898.46/263.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.57

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