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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.68, 532.36 and 162.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.68, 532.36 and 162.44 is: 243.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.68 : 532.36 = 162.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.68/532.36 = 162.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.68x = 532.36 × 162.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.68x = 86,476.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,476.56/354.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.82

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