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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.58, 331.54 and 166.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.58, 331.54 and 166.76 is: 229.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.58 : 331.54 = 166.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.58/331.54 = 166.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.58x = 331.54 × 166.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.58x = 55,287.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,287.61/240.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.81

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