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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.25, 363.32 and 164.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.25, 363.32 and 164.95 is: 227.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.25 : 363.32 = 164.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.25/363.32 = 164.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.25x = 363.32 × 164.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.25x = 59,929.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,929.63/263.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.65

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