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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.68, 361.73 and 160.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.68, 361.73 and 160.09 is: 240.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.68 : 361.73 = 160.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.68/361.73 = 160.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.68x = 361.73 × 160.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.68x = 57,908.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,908.85/240.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.60

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