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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.58, 553.12 and 163.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.58, 553.12 and 163.38 is: 245.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.58 : 553.12 = 163.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.58/553.12 = 163.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.58x = 553.12 × 163.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.58x = 90,368.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,368.75/368.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.18

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