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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.65, 553.02 and 163.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.65, 553.02 and 163.27 is: 244.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.65 : 553.02 = 163.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.65/553.02 = 163.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.65x = 553.02 × 163.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.65x = 90,291.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,291.58/368.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.92

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