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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.94, 534.15 and 163.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.94, 534.15 and 163.58 is: 245.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.94 : 534.15 = 163.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.94/534.15 = 163.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.94x = 534.15 × 163.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.94x = 87,376.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,376.26/355.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.48

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