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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.48, 331.86 and 166.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.48, 331.86 and 166.74 is: 230.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.48 : 331.86 = 166.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.48/331.86 = 166.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.48x = 331.86 × 166.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.48x = 55,334.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,334.34/240.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.10

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