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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.51, 360.54 and 163.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.51, 360.54 and 163.27 is: 244.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.51 : 360.54 = 163.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.51/360.54 = 163.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.51x = 360.54 × 163.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.51x = 58,865.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,865.37/240.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.75

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