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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.34, 331.33 and 161.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.34, 331.33 and 161.51 is: 222.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.34 : 331.33 = 161.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.34/331.33 = 161.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.34x = 331.33 × 161.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.34x = 53,513.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,513.53/240.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.66

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