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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.29, 355.17 and 164.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.29, 355.17 and 164.16 is: 226.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.29 : 355.17 = 164.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.29/355.17 = 164.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.29x = 355.17 × 164.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.29x = 58,302.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,302.93/257.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.61

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