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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.54, 360.34 and 162.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.54, 360.34 and 162.48 is: 243.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.54 : 360.34 = 162.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.54/360.34 = 162.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.54x = 360.34 × 162.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.54x = 58,548.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,548.04/240.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.40

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