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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.04, 533.87 and 163.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.04, 533.87 and 163.50 is: 245.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.04 : 533.87 = 163.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.04/533.87 = 163.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.04x = 533.87 × 163.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.04x = 87,287.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,287.75/356.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.16

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