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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.95, 356.01 and 164.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.95, 356.01 and 164.73 is: 227.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.95 : 356.01 = 164.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.95/356.01 = 164.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.95x = 356.01 × 164.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.95x = 58,645.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,645.53/257.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.35

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