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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.67, 539.55 and 164.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.67, 539.55 and 164.62 is: 246.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.67 : 539.55 = 164.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.67/539.55 = 164.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.67x = 539.55 × 164.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.67x = 88,819.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,819.90/359.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.95

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