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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.94, 535.38 and 164.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.94, 535.38 and 164.57 is: 246.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.94 : 535.38 = 164.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.94/535.38 = 164.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.94x = 535.38 × 164.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.94x = 88,104.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,104.81/356.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.83

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