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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.58, 332.04 and 163

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.58, 332.04 and 163 is: 224.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.58 : 332.04 = 163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.58/332.04 = 163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.58x = 332.04 × 163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.58x = 54,122.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,122.52/240.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.97

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