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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.56, 536.58 and 165.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.56, 536.58 and 165.19 is: 247.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.56 : 536.58 = 165.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.56/536.58 = 165.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.56x = 536.58 × 165.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.56x = 88,637.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,637.65/357.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.90

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