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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.77, 538.11 and 163.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.77, 538.11 and 163.65 is: 245.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.77 : 538.11 = 163.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.77/538.11 = 163.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.77x = 538.11 × 163.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.77x = 88,061.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,061.70/358.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.45

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