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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.67, 332.17 and 166.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.67, 332.17 and 166.08 is: 229.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.67 : 332.17 = 166.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.67/332.17 = 166.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.67x = 332.17 × 166.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.67x = 55,166.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,166.79/240.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.22

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