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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.26, 533.02 and 163.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.26, 533.02 and 163.02 is: 244.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.26 : 533.02 = 163.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.26/533.02 = 163.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.26x = 533.02 × 163.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.26x = 86,892.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,892.92/355.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.59

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