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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.46, 552.80 and 163.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.46, 552.80 and 163.19 is: 244.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.46 : 552.80 = 163.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.46/552.80 = 163.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.46x = 552.80 × 163.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.46x = 90,212.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,212.00/368.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.84

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