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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.88, 553.18 and 163.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.88, 553.18 and 163.54 is: 245.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.88 : 553.18 = 163.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.88/553.18 = 163.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.88x = 553.18 × 163.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.88x = 90,467.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,467.06/368.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.25

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