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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.32, 355.12 and 164.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.32, 355.12 and 164.06 is: 226.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.32 : 355.12 = 164.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.32/355.12 = 164.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.32x = 355.12 × 164.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.32x = 58,261.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,261.46/257.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.42

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