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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.40, 552.43 and 163.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.40, 552.43 and 163.03 is: 244.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.40 : 552.43 = 163.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.40/552.43 = 163.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.40x = 552.43 × 163.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.40x = 90,061.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,061.28/368.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.46

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