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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.31, 359.88 and 163

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.31, 359.88 and 163 is: 244.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.31 : 359.88 = 163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.31/359.88 = 163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.31x = 359.88 × 163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.31x = 58,660.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,660.44/240.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.10

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