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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.79, 537.73 and 163.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.79, 537.73 and 163.73 is: 245.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.79 : 537.73 = 163.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.79/537.73 = 163.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.79x = 537.73 × 163.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.79x = 88,042.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,042.42/358.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.39

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