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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.11, 538.89 and 164.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.11, 538.89 and 164.08 is: 246.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.11 : 538.89 = 164.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.11/538.89 = 164.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.11x = 538.89 × 164.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.11x = 88,421.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,421.07/359.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.22

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