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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.61, 539.24 and 164.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.61, 539.24 and 164.55 is: 246.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.61 : 539.24 = 164.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.61/539.24 = 164.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.61x = 539.24 × 164.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.61x = 88,728.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,728.42/359.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.74

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