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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.40, 552.66 and 163.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.40, 552.66 and 163.02 is: 244.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.40 : 552.66 = 163.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.40/552.66 = 163.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.40x = 552.66 × 163.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.40x = 90,094.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,094.63/368.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.56

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