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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.16, 331.49 and 166.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.16, 331.49 and 166.40 is: 229.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.16 : 331.49 = 166.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.16/331.49 = 166.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.16x = 331.49 × 166.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.16x = 55,159.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,159.94/240.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.68

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