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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.49, 331.63 and 161.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.49, 331.63 and 161.81 is: 223.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.49 : 331.63 = 161.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.49/331.63 = 161.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.49x = 331.63 × 161.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.49x = 53,660.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,660.23/240.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.13

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