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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.91, 538.30 and 163.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.91, 538.30 and 163.86 is: 245.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.91 : 538.30 = 163.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.91/538.30 = 163.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.91x = 538.30 × 163.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.91x = 88,202.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,202.33/358.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.75

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