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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.66, 355.59 and 164.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.66, 355.59 and 164.43 is: 226.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.66 : 355.59 = 164.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.66/355.59 = 164.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.66x = 355.59 × 164.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.66x = 58,469.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,469.66/257.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.93

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