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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.02, 357.48 and 164.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.02, 357.48 and 164.48 is: 227.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.02 : 357.48 = 164.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.02/357.48 = 164.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.02x = 357.48 × 164.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.02x = 58,797.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,797.84/259.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.00

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