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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.88, 539.43 and 164.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.88, 539.43 and 164.73 is: 246.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.88 : 539.43 = 164.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.88/539.43 = 164.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.88x = 539.43 × 164.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.88x = 88,860.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,860.30/359.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.92

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