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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.89, 532.46 and 162.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.89, 532.46 and 162.38 is: 243.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.89 : 532.46 = 162.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.89/532.46 = 162.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.89x = 532.46 × 162.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.89x = 86,458.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,458.60/354.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.62

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