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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.92, 532.56 and 162.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.92, 532.56 and 162.68 is: 244.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.92 : 532.56 = 162.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.92/532.56 = 162.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.92x = 532.56 × 162.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.92x = 86,636.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,636.86/354.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.10

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