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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.03, 553.53 and 163.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.03, 553.53 and 163.49 is: 245.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.03 : 553.53 = 163.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.03/553.53 = 163.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.03x = 553.53 × 163.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.03x = 90,496.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,496.62/369.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.23

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