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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.52, 552.28 and 163.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.52, 552.28 and 163.04 is: 244.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.52 : 552.28 = 163.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.52/552.28 = 163.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.52x = 552.28 × 163.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.52x = 90,043.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,043.73/368.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.34

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