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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.06, 534.41 and 163.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.06, 534.41 and 163.74 is: 245.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.06 : 534.41 = 163.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.06/534.41 = 163.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.06x = 534.41 × 163.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.06x = 87,504.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,504.29/356.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.76

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