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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.84, 553.47 and 163.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.84, 553.47 and 163.57 is: 245.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.84 : 553.47 = 163.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.84/553.47 = 163.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.84x = 553.47 × 163.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.84x = 90,529.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,529.70/368.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.45

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