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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.83, 533.93 and 163.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.83, 533.93 and 163.59 is: 245.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.83 : 533.93 = 163.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.83/533.93 = 163.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.83x = 533.93 × 163.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.83x = 87,344.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,344.79/355.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.47

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