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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.31, 552.45 and 162.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.31, 552.45 and 162.87 is: 244.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.31 : 552.45 = 162.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.31/552.45 = 162.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.31x = 552.45 × 162.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.31x = 89,977.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,977.53/368.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.30

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