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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.38, 331.50 and 166.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.38, 331.50 and 166.58 is: 229.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.38 : 331.50 = 166.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.38/331.50 = 166.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.38x = 331.50 × 166.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.38x = 55,221.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,221.27/240.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.72

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