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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.86, 552.95 and 163.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.86, 552.95 and 163.32 is: 244.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.86 : 552.95 = 163.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.86/552.95 = 163.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.86x = 552.95 × 163.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.86x = 90,307.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,307.79/368.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.83

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