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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.06, 534.33 and 163.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.06, 534.33 and 163.69 is: 245.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.06 : 534.33 = 163.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.06/534.33 = 163.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.06x = 534.33 × 163.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.06x = 87,463.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,463.14/356.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.64

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