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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.44, 533.40 and 163.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.44, 533.40 and 163.08 is: 244.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.44 : 533.40 = 163.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.44/533.40 = 163.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.44x = 533.40 × 163.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.44x = 86,986.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,986.87/355.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.73

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