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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.82, 553.43 and 163.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.82, 553.43 and 163.53 is: 245.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.82 : 553.43 = 163.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.82/553.43 = 163.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.82x = 553.43 × 163.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.82x = 90,501.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,501.59/368.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.38

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