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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.14, 537.21 and 165.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.14, 537.21 and 165.90 is: 248.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.14 : 537.21 = 165.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.14/537.21 = 165.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.14x = 537.21 × 165.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.14x = 89,123.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,123.14/358.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.85

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