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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.31, 552.72 and 162.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.31, 552.72 and 162.87 is: 244.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.31 : 552.72 = 162.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.31/552.72 = 162.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.31x = 552.72 × 162.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.31x = 90,021.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,021.51/368.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.42

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