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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.31, 537.48 and 163.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.31, 537.48 and 163.24 is: 244.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.31 : 537.48 = 163.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.31/537.48 = 163.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.31x = 537.48 × 163.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.31x = 87,738.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,738.24/358.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.87

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