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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.60, 332.22 and 167.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.60, 332.22 and 167.16 is: 230.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.60 : 332.22 = 167.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.60/332.22 = 167.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.60x = 332.22 × 167.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.60x = 55,533.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,533.90/240.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.81

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