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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.29, 534.23 and 163.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.29, 534.23 and 163.73 is: 245.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.29 : 534.23 = 163.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.29/534.23 = 163.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.29x = 534.23 × 163.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.29x = 87,469.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,469.48/356.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.50

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