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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.82, 534.81 and 164.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.82, 534.81 and 164.22 is: 246.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.82 : 534.81 = 164.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.82/534.81 = 164.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.82x = 534.81 × 164.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.82x = 87,826.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,826.50/356.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.14

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