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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.26, 330.93 and 166.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.26, 330.93 and 166.41 is: 229.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.26 : 330.93 = 166.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.26/330.93 = 166.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.26x = 330.93 × 166.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.26x = 55,070.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,070.06/240.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.22

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