Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.00, 538.51 and 164.00
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 359.00, 538.51 and 164.00 is: 245.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
359.00 : 538.51 = 164.00 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
359.00/538.51 = 164.00/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
359.00x = 538.51 × 164.00 - Step 4: Simplify right side
359.00x = 88,312.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,312.54/359.00 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 245.99
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