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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.28, 535.51 and 164.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.28, 535.51 and 164.50 is: 246.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.28 : 535.51 = 164.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.28/535.51 = 164.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.28x = 535.51 × 164.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.28x = 88,091.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,091.40/357.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.56

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