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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.53, 537.35 and 163.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.53, 537.35 and 163.62 is: 245.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.53 : 537.35 = 163.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.53/537.35 = 163.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.53x = 537.35 × 163.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.53x = 87,921.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,921.21/358.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.23

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