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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.89, 535.46 and 164.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.89, 535.46 and 164.38 is: 246.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.89 : 535.46 = 164.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.89/535.46 = 164.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.89x = 535.46 × 164.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.89x = 88,018.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,018.91/356.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.63

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