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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.83, 552.98 and 163.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.83, 552.98 and 163.28 is: 244.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.83 : 552.98 = 163.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.83/552.98 = 163.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.83x = 552.98 × 163.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.83x = 90,291.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,291.71/368.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.81

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