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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.48, 552.29 and 162.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.48, 552.29 and 162.83 is: 244.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.48 : 552.29 = 162.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.48/552.29 = 162.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.48x = 552.29 × 162.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.48x = 89,929.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,929.95/368.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.05

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