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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.60, 535.98 and 164.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.60, 535.98 and 164.82 is: 247.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.60 : 535.98 = 164.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.60/535.98 = 164.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.60x = 535.98 × 164.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.60x = 88,340.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,340.22/357.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.04

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