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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.18, 534.03 and 163.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.18, 534.03 and 163.70 is: 245.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.18 : 534.03 = 163.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.18/534.03 = 163.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.18x = 534.03 × 163.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.18x = 87,420.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,420.71/356.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.44

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