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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.81, 361.10 and 167.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.81, 361.10 and 167.72 is: 251.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.81 : 361.10 = 167.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.81/361.10 = 167.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.81x = 361.10 × 167.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.81x = 60,566.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,566.10/240.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.50

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