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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.62, 355.40 and 164.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.62, 355.40 and 164.41 is: 226.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.62 : 355.40 = 164.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.62/355.40 = 164.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.62x = 355.40 × 164.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.62x = 58,431.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,431.31/257.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.81

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