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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.26, 331.42 and 166.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.26, 331.42 and 166.45 is: 229.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.26 : 331.42 = 166.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.26/331.42 = 166.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.26x = 331.42 × 166.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.26x = 55,164.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,164.86/240.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.60

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