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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.96, 535.44 and 164.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.96, 535.44 and 164.54 is: 246.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.96 : 535.44 = 164.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.96/535.44 = 164.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.96x = 535.44 × 164.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.96x = 88,101.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,101.30/356.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.81

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