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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.76, 332.33 and 163.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.76, 332.33 and 163.18 is: 225.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.76 : 332.33 = 163.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.76/332.33 = 163.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.76x = 332.33 × 163.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.76x = 54,227.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,227.96/240.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.24

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