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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.45, 537.36 and 160.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.45, 537.36 and 160.64 is: 240.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.45 : 537.36 = 160.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.45/537.36 = 160.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.45x = 537.36 × 160.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.45x = 86,318.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,318.82/358.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.81

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