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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.42, 360.55 and 163.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.42, 360.55 and 163.43 is: 245.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.42 : 360.55 = 163.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.42/360.55 = 163.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.42x = 360.55 × 163.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.42x = 58,924.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,924.69/240.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.09

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