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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.80, 332.20 and 163.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.80, 332.20 and 163.16 is: 225.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.80 : 332.20 = 163.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.80/332.20 = 163.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.80x = 332.20 × 163.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.80x = 54,201.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,201.75/240.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.09

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