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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.02, 537.14 and 162.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.02, 537.14 and 162.97 is: 244.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.02 : 537.14 = 162.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.02/537.14 = 162.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.02x = 537.14 × 162.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.02x = 87,534.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,534.21/358.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.50

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