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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.35, 537.07 and 163.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.35, 537.07 and 163.14 is: 244.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.35 : 537.07 = 163.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.35/537.07 = 163.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.35x = 537.07 × 163.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.35x = 87,617.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,617.60/358.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.50

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