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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.13, 535.76 and 164.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.13, 535.76 and 164.75 is: 247.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.13 : 535.76 = 164.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.13/535.76 = 164.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.13x = 535.76 × 164.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.13x = 88,266.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,266.46/357.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.15

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