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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.33, 360.29 and 163.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.33, 360.29 and 163.08 is: 244.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.33 : 360.29 = 163.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.33/360.29 = 163.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.33x = 360.29 × 163.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.33x = 58,755.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,755.28/240.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.48

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