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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.44, 552.72 and 163.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.44, 552.72 and 163.18 is: 244.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.44 : 552.72 = 163.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.44/552.72 = 163.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.44x = 552.72 × 163.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.44x = 90,194.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,194.15/368.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.80

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