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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.12, 331.30 and 166.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.12, 331.30 and 166.52 is: 229.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.12 : 331.30 = 166.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.12/331.30 = 166.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.12x = 331.30 × 166.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.12x = 55,168.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,168.08/240.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.75

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