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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.73, 553.21 and 163.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.73, 553.21 and 163.40 is: 245.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.73 : 553.21 = 163.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.73/553.21 = 163.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.73x = 553.21 × 163.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.73x = 90,391.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,391.34/368.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.14

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