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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.36, 331.56 and 166.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.36, 331.56 and 166.55 is: 229.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.36 : 331.56 = 166.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.36/331.56 = 166.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.36x = 331.56 × 166.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.36x = 55,222.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,222.77/240.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.75

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