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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.58, 361.01 and 168.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.58, 361.01 and 168.90 is: 253.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.58 : 361.01 = 168.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.58/361.01 = 168.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.58x = 361.01 × 168.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.58x = 60,974.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,974.59/240.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.45

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