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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.68, 533.28 and 163.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.68, 533.28 and 163.20 is: 244.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.68 : 533.28 = 163.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.68/533.28 = 163.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.68x = 533.28 × 163.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.68x = 87,031.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,031.30/355.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.69

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