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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.56, 360.70 and 163.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.56, 360.70 and 163.64 is: 245.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.56 : 360.70 = 163.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.56/360.70 = 163.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.56x = 360.70 × 163.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.56x = 59,024.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,024.95/240.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.36

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