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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.91, 553.38 and 163.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.91, 553.38 and 163.48 is: 245.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.91 : 553.38 = 163.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.91/553.38 = 163.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.91x = 553.38 × 163.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.91x = 90,466.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,466.97/368.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.23

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