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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.87, 360.75 and 167.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.87, 360.75 and 167.40 is: 250.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.87 : 360.75 = 167.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.87/360.75 = 167.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.87x = 360.75 × 167.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.87x = 60,389.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,389.55/240.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.71

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