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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.55, 552.96 and 163.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.55, 552.96 and 163.01 is: 244.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.55 : 552.96 = 163.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.55/552.96 = 163.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.55x = 552.96 × 163.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.55x = 90,139.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,139.39/368.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.58

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