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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.40, 359.33 and 168.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.40, 359.33 and 168.40 is: 251.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.40 : 359.33 = 168.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.40/359.33 = 168.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.40x = 359.33 × 168.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.40x = 60,511.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,511.17/240.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.71

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