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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.73, 361.27 and 163.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.73, 361.27 and 163.51 is: 245.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.73 : 361.27 = 163.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.73/361.27 = 163.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.73x = 361.27 × 163.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.73x = 59,071.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,071.26/240.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.38

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