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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.42, 533.10 and 163

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.42, 533.10 and 163 is: 244.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.42 : 533.10 = 163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.42/533.10 = 163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.42x = 533.10 × 163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.42x = 86,895.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,895.30/355.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.49

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