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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.92, 552.84 and 163.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.92, 552.84 and 163.12 is: 244.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.92 : 552.84 = 163.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.92/552.84 = 163.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.92x = 552.84 × 163.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.92x = 90,179.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,179.26/368.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.44

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