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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.75, 332.24 and 163.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.75, 332.24 and 163.13 is: 225.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.75 : 332.24 = 163.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.75/332.24 = 163.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.75x = 332.24 × 163.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.75x = 54,195.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,195.83/240.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.11

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