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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.23, 535.43 and 164.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.23, 535.43 and 164.45 is: 246.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.23 : 535.43 = 164.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.23/535.43 = 164.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.23x = 535.43 × 164.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.23x = 88,047.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,047.96/357.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.48

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