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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.13, 553.82 and 163.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.13, 553.82 and 163.67 is: 245.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.13 : 553.82 = 163.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.13/553.82 = 163.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.13x = 553.82 × 163.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.13x = 90,643.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,643.72/369.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.56

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