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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.27, 535.37 and 164.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.27, 535.37 and 164.49 is: 246.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.27 : 535.37 = 164.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.27/535.37 = 164.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.27x = 535.37 × 164.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.27x = 88,062.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,062.19/357.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.49

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