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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.68, 553.02 and 163.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.68, 553.02 and 163.30 is: 244.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.68 : 553.02 = 163.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.68/553.02 = 163.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.68x = 553.02 × 163.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.68x = 90,308.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,308.17/368.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.95

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