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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.36, 360.72 and 168.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.36, 360.72 and 168.12 is: 252.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.36 : 360.72 = 168.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.36/360.72 = 168.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.36x = 360.72 × 168.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.36x = 60,644.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,644.25/240.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.31

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