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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.64, 535 and 164.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.64, 535 and 164.32 is: 246.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.64 : 535 = 164.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.64/535 = 164.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.64x = 535 × 164.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.64x = 87,911.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,911.20/356.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.50

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