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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.86, 539.74 and 164.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.86, 539.74 and 164.80 is: 247.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.86 : 539.74 = 164.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.86/539.74 = 164.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.86x = 539.74 × 164.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.86x = 88,945.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,945.63/359.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.17

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