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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.51, 332.03 and 166.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.51, 332.03 and 166.23 is: 229.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.51 : 332.03 = 166.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.51/332.03 = 166.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.51x = 332.03 × 166.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.51x = 55,193.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,193.76/240.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.48

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