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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.98, 553.48 and 163.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.98, 553.48 and 163.40 is: 245.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.98 : 553.48 = 163.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.98/553.48 = 163.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.98x = 553.48 × 163.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.98x = 90,438.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,438.63/368.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.10

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