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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.08, 331.56 and 166.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.08, 331.56 and 166.52 is: 229.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.08 : 331.56 = 166.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.08/331.56 = 166.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.08x = 331.56 × 166.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.08x = 55,211.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,211.37/240.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.97

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