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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.70, 534.73 and 164.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.70, 534.73 and 164.22 is: 246.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.70 : 534.73 = 164.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.70/534.73 = 164.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.70x = 534.73 × 164.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.70x = 87,813.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,813.36/356.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.18

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