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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.38, 552.66 and 162.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.38, 552.66 and 162.97 is: 244.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.38 : 552.66 = 162.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.38/552.66 = 162.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.38x = 552.66 × 162.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.38x = 90,067.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,067.00/368.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.49

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