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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.46, 552.40 and 162.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.46, 552.40 and 162.88 is: 244.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.46 : 552.40 = 162.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.46/552.40 = 162.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.46x = 552.40 × 162.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.46x = 89,973.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,973.12/368.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.19

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