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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.92, 537.12 and 165.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.92, 537.12 and 165.44 is: 248.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.92 : 537.12 = 165.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.92/537.12 = 165.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.92x = 537.12 × 165.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.92x = 88,861.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,861.13/357.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.27

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