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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.57, 553.05 and 163.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.57, 553.05 and 163.28 is: 245.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.57 : 553.05 = 163.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.57/553.05 = 163.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.57x = 553.05 × 163.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.57x = 90,303.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,303.39/368.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.01

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