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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.30, 543.24 and 164.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.30, 543.24 and 164.71 is: 246.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.30 : 543.24 = 164.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.30/543.24 = 164.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.30x = 543.24 × 164.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.30x = 89,475.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,475.86/362.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.97

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