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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.78, 535.32 and 164.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.78, 535.32 and 164.36 is: 246.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.78 : 535.32 = 164.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.78/535.32 = 164.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.78x = 535.32 × 164.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.78x = 87,985.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,985.20/356.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.61

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