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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.32, 534.32 and 164

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.32, 534.32 and 164 is: 245.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.32 : 534.32 = 164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.32/534.32 = 164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.32x = 534.32 × 164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.32x = 87,628.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,628.48/356.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.93

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