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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.29, 553.74 and 163.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.29, 553.74 and 163.62 is: 245.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.29 : 553.74 = 163.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.29/553.74 = 163.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.29x = 553.74 × 163.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.29x = 90,602.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,602.94/369.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.34

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