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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.13, 553.83 and 163.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.13, 553.83 and 163.84 is: 245.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.13 : 553.83 = 163.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.13/553.83 = 163.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.13x = 553.83 × 163.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.13x = 90,741.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,741.32/369.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.82

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