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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369, 553.41 and 163.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369, 553.41 and 163.46 is: 245.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369 : 553.41 = 163.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369/553.41 = 163.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369x = 553.41 × 163.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369x = 90,458.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,458.24/369
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.14

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