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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.96, 552.96 and 163.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.96, 552.96 and 163.58 is: 245.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.96 : 552.96 = 163.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.96/552.96 = 163.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.96x = 552.96 × 163.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.96x = 90,453.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,453.20/368.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.16

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