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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.81, 537.61 and 163.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.81, 537.61 and 163.49 is: 244.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.81 : 537.61 = 163.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.81/537.61 = 163.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.81x = 537.61 × 163.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.81x = 87,893.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,893.86/358.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.96

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