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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.92, 535.58 and 164.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.92, 535.58 and 164.52 is: 246.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.92 : 535.58 = 164.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.92/535.58 = 164.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.92x = 535.58 × 164.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.92x = 88,113.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,113.62/356.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.87

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