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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.53, 552.93 and 163.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.53, 552.93 and 163.09 is: 244.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.53 : 552.93 = 163.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.53/552.93 = 163.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.53x = 552.93 × 163.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.53x = 90,177.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,177.35/368.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.69

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