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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.45, 355.29 and 164.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.45, 355.29 and 164.12 is: 226.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.45 : 355.29 = 164.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.45/355.29 = 164.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.45x = 355.29 × 164.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.45x = 58,308.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,308.42/257.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.48

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