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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.43, 331.66 and 157.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.43, 331.66 and 157.67 is: 217.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.43 : 331.66 = 157.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.43/331.66 = 157.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.43x = 331.66 × 157.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.43x = 52,292.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,292.83/240.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.50

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