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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.26, 537.40 and 163.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.26, 537.40 and 163.46 is: 245.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.26 : 537.40 = 163.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.26/537.40 = 163.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.26x = 537.40 × 163.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.26x = 87,843.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,843.40/358.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.19

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