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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.03, 552.03 and 162.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.03, 552.03 and 162.49 is: 243.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.03 : 552.03 = 162.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.03/552.03 = 162.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.03x = 552.03 × 162.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.03x = 89,699.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,699.35/368.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.73

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