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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.33, 359.82 and 163.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.33, 359.82 and 163.17 is: 244.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.33 : 359.82 = 163.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.33/359.82 = 163.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.33x = 359.82 × 163.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.33x = 58,711.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,711.83/240.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.30

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