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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.40, 361.45 and 168.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.40, 361.45 and 168.10 is: 251.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.40 : 361.45 = 168.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.40/361.45 = 168.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.40x = 361.45 × 168.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.40x = 60,758.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,758.87/241.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.69

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