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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.44, 534.12 and 163.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.44, 534.12 and 163.84 is: 245.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.44 : 534.12 = 163.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.44/534.12 = 163.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.44x = 534.12 × 163.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.44x = 87,510.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,510.22/356.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.51

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