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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.26, 363.18 and 164.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.26, 363.18 and 164.85 is: 227.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.26 : 363.18 = 164.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.26/363.18 = 164.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.26x = 363.18 × 164.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.26x = 59,870.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,870.22/263.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.42

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