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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.42, 535.68 and 164.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.42, 535.68 and 164.64 is: 246.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.42 : 535.68 = 164.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.42/535.68 = 164.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.42x = 535.68 × 164.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.42x = 88,194.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,194.36/357.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.75

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