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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.17, 360.59 and 166.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.17, 360.59 and 166.88 is: 250.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.17 : 360.59 = 166.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.17/360.59 = 166.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.17x = 360.59 × 166.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.17x = 60,173.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,173.87/240.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.54

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