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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.44, 532.80 and 163.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.44, 532.80 and 163.20 is: 244.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.44 : 532.80 = 163.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.44/532.80 = 163.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.44x = 532.80 × 163.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.44x = 86,952.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,952.96/355.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.63

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