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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.09, 536.73 and 165.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.09, 536.73 and 165.31 is: 247.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.09 : 536.73 = 165.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.09/536.73 = 165.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.09x = 536.73 × 165.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.09x = 88,726.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,726.84/358.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.78

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