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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.18, 538.34 and 164.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.18, 538.34 and 164.14 is: 246.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.18 : 538.34 = 164.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.18/538.34 = 164.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.18x = 538.34 × 164.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.18x = 88,363.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,363.13/359.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.01

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