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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.16, 551.52 and 162.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.16, 551.52 and 162.24 is: 243.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.16 : 551.52 = 162.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.16/551.52 = 162.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.16x = 551.52 × 162.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.16x = 89,478.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,478.60/368.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.04

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