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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.40, 538.62 and 164.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.40, 538.62 and 164.16 is: 246.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.40 : 538.62 = 164.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.40/538.62 = 164.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.40x = 538.62 × 164.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.40x = 88,421.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,421.00/359.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.02

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