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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.15, 552.22 and 162.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.15, 552.22 and 162.89 is: 244.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.15 : 552.22 = 162.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.15/552.22 = 162.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.15x = 552.22 × 162.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.15x = 89,948.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,948.47/368.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.33

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