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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.27, 360.68 and 168.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.27, 360.68 and 168.45 is: 252.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.27 : 360.68 = 168.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.27/360.68 = 168.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.27x = 360.68 × 168.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.27x = 60,755.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,755.70/240.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.86

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