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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.34, 360.62 and 163.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.34, 360.62 and 163.40 is: 245.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.34 : 360.62 = 163.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.34/360.62 = 163.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.34x = 360.62 × 163.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.34x = 58,925.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,925.31/240.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.17

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