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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.10, 331.14 and 166.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.10, 331.14 and 166.42 is: 229.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.10 : 331.14 = 166.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.10/331.14 = 166.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.10x = 331.14 × 166.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.10x = 55,108.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,108.32/240.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.52

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