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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.26, 534.12 and 164.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.26, 534.12 and 164.02 is: 245.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.26 : 534.12 = 164.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.26/534.12 = 164.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.26x = 534.12 × 164.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.26x = 87,606.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,606.36/356.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.91

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