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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.39, 359.78 and 168.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.39, 359.78 and 168.03 is: 251.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.39 : 359.78 = 168.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.39/359.78 = 168.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.39x = 359.78 × 168.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.39x = 60,452.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,452.99/240.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.48

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