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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.62, 332.17 and 163.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.62, 332.17 and 163.40 is: 225.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.62 : 332.17 = 163.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.62/332.17 = 163.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.62x = 332.17 × 163.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.62x = 54,276.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,276.58/240.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.57

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