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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.04, 535.32 and 164.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.04, 535.32 and 164.56 is: 246.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.04 : 535.32 = 164.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.04/535.32 = 164.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.04x = 535.32 × 164.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.04x = 88,092.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,092.26/357.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.73

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