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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.78, 361.17 and 164.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.78, 361.17 and 164.01 is: 246.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.78 : 361.17 = 164.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.78/361.17 = 164.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.78x = 361.17 × 164.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.78x = 59,235.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,235.49/240.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.02

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