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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.06, 538.19 and 163.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.06, 538.19 and 163.85 is: 245.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.06 : 538.19 = 163.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.06/538.19 = 163.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.06x = 538.19 × 163.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.06x = 88,181.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,181.61/359.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.59

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