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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.76, 535.14 and 164.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.76, 535.14 and 164.52 is: 246.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.76 : 535.14 = 164.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.76/535.14 = 164.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.76x = 535.14 × 164.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.76x = 88,041.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,041.23/356.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.78

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