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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.29, 534.25 and 163.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.29, 534.25 and 163.75 is: 245.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.29 : 534.25 = 163.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.29/534.25 = 163.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.29x = 534.25 × 163.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.29x = 87,483.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,483.44/356.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.54

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