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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.21, 331.27 and 166.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.21, 331.27 and 166.45 is: 229.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.21 : 331.27 = 166.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.21/331.27 = 166.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.21x = 331.27 × 166.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.21x = 55,139.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,139.89/240.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.55

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