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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.71, 553.03 and 163.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.71, 553.03 and 163.28 is: 244.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.71 : 553.03 = 163.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.71/553.03 = 163.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.71x = 553.03 × 163.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.71x = 90,299.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,299.71/368.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.91

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