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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358, 536.59 and 162.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358, 536.59 and 162.79 is: 244.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358 : 536.59 = 162.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358/536.59 = 162.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358x = 536.59 × 162.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358x = 87,351.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,351.49/358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.00

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