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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.64, 554.52 and 164.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.64, 554.52 and 164.26 is: 246.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.64 : 554.52 = 164.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.64/554.52 = 164.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.64x = 554.52 × 164.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.64x = 91,085.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,085.46/369.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.42

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