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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.61, 532.32 and 162.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.61, 532.32 and 162.64 is: 244.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.61 : 532.32 = 162.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.61/532.32 = 162.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.61x = 532.32 × 162.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.61x = 86,576.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,576.52/354.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.15

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