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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.92, 534.06 and 163.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.92, 534.06 and 163.68 is: 245.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.92 : 534.06 = 163.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.92/534.06 = 163.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.92x = 534.06 × 163.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.92x = 87,414.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,414.94/355.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.60

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