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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.81, 553.26 and 163.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.81, 553.26 and 163.38 is: 245.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.81 : 553.26 = 163.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.81/553.26 = 163.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.81x = 553.26 × 163.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.81x = 90,391.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,391.62/368.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.09

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