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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.68, 533.52 and 163.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.68, 533.52 and 163.44 is: 245.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.68 : 533.52 = 163.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.68/533.52 = 163.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.68x = 533.52 × 163.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.68x = 87,198.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,198.51/355.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.16

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