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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.65, 539.37 and 164.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.65, 539.37 and 164.54 is: 246.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.65 : 539.37 = 164.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.65/539.37 = 164.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.65x = 539.37 × 164.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.65x = 88,747.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,747.94/359.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.76

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