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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.17, 359.71 and 168.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.17, 359.71 and 168.35 is: 252.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.17 : 359.71 = 168.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.17/359.71 = 168.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.17x = 359.71 × 168.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.17x = 60,554.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,554.96/240.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.14

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