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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.70, 553.05 and 163.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.70, 553.05 and 163.22 is: 244.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.70 : 553.05 = 163.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.70/553.05 = 163.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.70x = 553.05 × 163.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.70x = 90,268.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,268.82/368.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.83

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