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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.96, 360.24 and 168.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.96, 360.24 and 168.48 is: 251.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.96 : 360.24 = 168.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.96/360.24 = 168.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.96x = 360.24 × 168.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.96x = 60,693.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,693.24/240.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.88

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