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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.37, 534.73 and 164.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.37, 534.73 and 164.13 is: 246.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.37 : 534.73 = 164.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.37/534.73 = 164.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.37x = 534.73 × 164.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.37x = 87,765.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,765.23/356.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.28

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