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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240, 331.02 and 166.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240, 331.02 and 166.44 is: 229.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240 : 331.02 = 166.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240/331.02 = 166.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240x = 331.02 × 166.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240x = 55,094.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,094.97/240
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.56

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