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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.90, 534.04 and 163.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.90, 534.04 and 163.50 is: 245.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.90 : 534.04 = 163.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.90/534.04 = 163.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.90x = 534.04 × 163.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.90x = 87,315.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,315.54/355.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.34

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