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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.34, 539.26 and 164.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.34, 539.26 and 164.34 is: 246.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.34 : 539.26 = 164.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.34/539.26 = 164.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.34x = 539.26 × 164.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.34x = 88,621.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,621.99/359.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.62

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