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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.26, 537.42 and 165.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.26, 537.42 and 165.78 is: 248.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.26 : 537.42 = 165.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.26/537.42 = 165.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.26x = 537.42 × 165.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.26x = 89,093.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,093.49/358.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.68

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