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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.22, 534.53 and 163.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.22, 534.53 and 163.84 is: 245.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.22 : 534.53 = 163.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.22/534.53 = 163.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.22x = 534.53 × 163.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.22x = 87,577.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,577.40/356.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.85

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