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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.10, 539.64 and 164.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.10, 539.64 and 164.62 is: 246.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.10 : 539.64 = 164.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.10/539.64 = 164.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.10x = 539.64 × 164.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.10x = 88,835.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,835.54/360.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.70

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