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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.76, 552.60 and 163.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.76, 552.60 and 163.16 is: 244.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.76 : 552.60 = 163.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.76/552.60 = 163.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.76x = 552.60 × 163.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.76x = 90,162.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,162.22/368.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.50

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