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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356, 533.92 and 163.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356, 533.92 and 163.68 is: 245.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356 : 533.92 = 163.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356/533.92 = 163.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356x = 533.92 × 163.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356x = 87,392.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,392.03/356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.48

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