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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.15, 552.13 and 162.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.15, 552.13 and 162.77 is: 244.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.15 : 552.13 = 162.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.15/552.13 = 162.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.15x = 552.13 × 162.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.15x = 89,867.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,867.03/368.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.11

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