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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.83, 360.87 and 163.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.83, 360.87 and 163.77 is: 245.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.83 : 360.87 = 163.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.83/360.87 = 163.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.83x = 360.87 × 163.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.83x = 59,099.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,099.68/240.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.40

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