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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.94, 539.58 and 164.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.94, 539.58 and 164.85 is: 247.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.94 : 539.58 = 164.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.94/539.58 = 164.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.94x = 539.58 × 164.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.94x = 88,949.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,949.76/359.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.12

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