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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.36, 534.66 and 164.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.36, 534.66 and 164.12 is: 246.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.36 : 534.66 = 164.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.36/534.66 = 164.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.36x = 534.66 × 164.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.36x = 87,748.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,748.40/356.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.24

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