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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.43, 360.03 and 168.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.43, 360.03 and 168.34 is: 252.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.43 : 360.03 = 168.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.43/360.03 = 168.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.43x = 360.03 × 168.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.43x = 60,607.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,607.45/240.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.08

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