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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.93, 553.57 and 163.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.93, 553.57 and 163.46 is: 245.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.93 : 553.57 = 163.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.93/553.57 = 163.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.93x = 553.57 × 163.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.93x = 90,487.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,487.53/368.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.27

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