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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.01, 360.09 and 163.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.01, 360.09 and 163.28 is: 244.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.01 : 360.09 = 163.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.01/360.09 = 163.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.01x = 360.09 × 163.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.01x = 58,795.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,795.50/240.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.97

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