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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.36, 537.42 and 163.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.36, 537.42 and 163.20 is: 244.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.36 : 537.42 = 163.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.36/537.42 = 163.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.36x = 537.42 × 163.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.36x = 87,706.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,706.94/358.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.75

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