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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.72, 538.10 and 163.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.72, 538.10 and 163.52 is: 245.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.72 : 538.10 = 163.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.72/538.10 = 163.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.72x = 538.10 × 163.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.72x = 87,990.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,990.11/358.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.29

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