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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.91, 552.65 and 162.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.91, 552.65 and 162.99 is: 244.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.91 : 552.65 = 162.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.91/552.65 = 162.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.91x = 552.65 × 162.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.91x = 90,075.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,075.61/368.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.17

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