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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.12, 536.16 and 164.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.12, 536.16 and 164.88 is: 247.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.12 : 536.16 = 164.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.12/536.16 = 164.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.12x = 536.16 × 164.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.12x = 88,402.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,402.06/357.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.54

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