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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.57, 534.86 and 164.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.57, 534.86 and 164.20 is: 246.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.57 : 534.86 = 164.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.57/534.86 = 164.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.57x = 534.86 × 164.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.57x = 87,824.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,824.01/356.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.30

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