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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.10, 360.42 and 168.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.10, 360.42 and 168.10 is: 252.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.10 : 360.42 = 168.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.10/360.42 = 168.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.10x = 360.42 × 168.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.10x = 60,586.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,586.60/240.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.34

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