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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.16, 535.26 and 164.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.16, 535.26 and 164.68 is: 246.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.16 : 535.26 = 164.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.16/535.26 = 164.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.16x = 535.26 × 164.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.16x = 88,146.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,146.62/357.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.80

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