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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.66, 332.24 and 157.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.66, 332.24 and 157.73 is: 217.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.66 : 332.24 = 157.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.66/332.24 = 157.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.66x = 332.24 × 157.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.66x = 52,401.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,401.77/240.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.74

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