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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.05, 331.35 and 166.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.05, 331.35 and 166.61 is: 229.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.05 : 331.35 = 166.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.05/331.35 = 166.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.05x = 331.35 × 166.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.05x = 55,206.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,206.22/240.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.98

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