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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.63, 533.41 and 163.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.63, 533.41 and 163.25 is: 244.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.63 : 533.41 = 163.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.63/533.41 = 163.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.63x = 533.41 × 163.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.63x = 87,080.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,080.72/355.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.86

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