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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.01, 534.11 and 163.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.01, 534.11 and 163.77 is: 245.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.01 : 534.11 = 163.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.01/534.11 = 163.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.01x = 534.11 × 163.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.01x = 87,470.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,470.38/356.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.70

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