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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.72, 331.98 and 166.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.72, 331.98 and 166.92 is: 230.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.72 : 331.98 = 166.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.72/331.98 = 166.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.72x = 331.98 × 166.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.72x = 55,414.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,414.10/240.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.20

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