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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.77, 360.34 and 167.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.77, 360.34 and 167.29 is: 250.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.77 : 360.34 = 167.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.77/360.34 = 167.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.77x = 360.34 × 167.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.77x = 60,279.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,279.96/240.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.36

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