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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.78, 553.16 and 163.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.78, 553.16 and 163.24 is: 244.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.78 : 553.16 = 163.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.78/553.16 = 163.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.78x = 553.16 × 163.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.78x = 90,297.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,297.84/368.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.86

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