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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.68, 534.56 and 163.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.68, 534.56 and 163.88 is: 245.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.68 : 534.56 = 163.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.68/534.56 = 163.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.68x = 534.56 × 163.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.68x = 87,603.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,603.69/356.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.61

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