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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.35, 359.91 and 167.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.35, 359.91 and 167.13 is: 250.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.35 : 359.91 = 167.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.35/359.91 = 167.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.35x = 359.91 × 167.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.35x = 60,151.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,151.76/240.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.27

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