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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.21, 355.08 and 164.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.21, 355.08 and 164.04 is: 226.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.21 : 355.08 = 164.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.21/355.08 = 164.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.21x = 355.08 × 164.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.21x = 58,247.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,247.32/257.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.46

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