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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.58, 535.14 and 164.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.58, 535.14 and 164.34 is: 246.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.58 : 535.14 = 164.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.58/535.14 = 164.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.58x = 535.14 × 164.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.58x = 87,944.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,944.91/356.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.63

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