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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.55, 355.23 and 164.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.55, 355.23 and 164.22 is: 226.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.55 : 355.23 = 164.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.55/355.23 = 164.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.55x = 355.23 × 164.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.55x = 58,335.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,335.87/257.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.50

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