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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.69, 355.68 and 164.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.69, 355.68 and 164.54 is: 227.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.69 : 355.68 = 164.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.69/355.68 = 164.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.69x = 355.68 × 164.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.69x = 58,524.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,524.48/257.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.11

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