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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.29, 331.61 and 166.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.29, 331.61 and 166.61 is: 229.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.29 : 331.61 = 166.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.29/331.61 = 166.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.29x = 331.61 × 166.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.29x = 55,247.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,247.05/240.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.92

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