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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.12, 359.64 and 168.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.12, 359.64 and 168.12 is: 251.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.12 : 359.64 = 168.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.12/359.64 = 168.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.12x = 359.64 × 168.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.12x = 60,462.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,462.68/240.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.80

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