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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.08, 527.91 and 164.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.08, 527.91 and 164.40 is: 246.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.08 : 527.91 = 164.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.08/527.91 = 164.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.08x = 527.91 × 164.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.08x = 86,788.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,788.40/352.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.50

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