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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.27, 552.54 and 162.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.27, 552.54 and 162.69 is: 244.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.27 : 552.54 = 162.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.27/552.54 = 162.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.27x = 552.54 × 162.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.27x = 89,894.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,894.38/368.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.10

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