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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.17, 359.50 and 166.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.17, 359.50 and 166.68 is: 249.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.17 : 359.50 = 166.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.17/359.50 = 166.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.17x = 359.50 × 166.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.17x = 59,920.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,920.32/240.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.49

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