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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.54, 552.35 and 162.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.54, 552.35 and 162.90 is: 244.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.54 : 552.35 = 162.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.54/552.35 = 162.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.54x = 552.35 × 162.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.54x = 89,977.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,977.82/368.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.15

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