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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.12, 359.26 and 162.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.12, 359.26 and 162.72 is: 243.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.12 : 359.26 = 162.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.12/359.26 = 162.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.12x = 359.26 × 162.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.12x = 58,458.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,458.38/240.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.45

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