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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.48, 553.01 and 163.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.48, 553.01 and 163.19 is: 244.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.48 : 553.01 = 163.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.48/553.01 = 163.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.48x = 553.01 × 163.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.48x = 90,242.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,242.12/368.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.91

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