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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.70, 533.23 and 163.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.70, 533.23 and 163.22 is: 244.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.70 : 533.23 = 163.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.70/533.23 = 163.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.70x = 533.23 × 163.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.70x = 87,033.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,033.80/355.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.68

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