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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.28, 534.48 and 163.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.28, 534.48 and 163.92 is: 245.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.28 : 534.48 = 163.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.28/534.48 = 163.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.28x = 534.48 × 163.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.28x = 87,611.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,611.96/356.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.91

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