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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.46, 552.33 and 163.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.46, 552.33 and 163.08 is: 244.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.46 : 552.33 = 163.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.46/552.33 = 163.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.46x = 552.33 × 163.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.46x = 90,073.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,073.98/368.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.46

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