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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.76, 533.68 and 163.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.76, 533.68 and 163.52 is: 245.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.76 : 533.68 = 163.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.76/533.68 = 163.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.76x = 533.68 × 163.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.76x = 87,267.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,267.35/355.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.30

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