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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.01, 535.52 and 164.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.01, 535.52 and 164.77 is: 247.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.01 : 535.52 = 164.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.01/535.52 = 164.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.01x = 535.52 × 164.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.01x = 88,237.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,237.63/357.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.16

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