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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.31, 538.43 and 164.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.31, 538.43 and 164.37 is: 246.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.31 : 538.43 = 164.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.31/538.43 = 164.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.31x = 538.43 × 164.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.31x = 88,501.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,501.74/359.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.31

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