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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.10, 538.48 and 164.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.10, 538.48 and 164.05 is: 245.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.10 : 538.48 = 164.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.10/538.48 = 164.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.10x = 538.48 × 164.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.10x = 88,336.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,336.45/359.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.99

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