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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.60, 331.68 and 166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.60, 331.68 and 166.80 is: 229.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.60 : 331.68 = 166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.60/331.68 = 166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.60x = 331.68 × 166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.60x = 55,324.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,324.22/240.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.94

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