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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.72, 332.01 and 166.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.72, 332.01 and 166.88 is: 230.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.72 : 332.01 = 166.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.72/332.01 = 166.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.72x = 332.01 × 166.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.72x = 55,404.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,404.17/240.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.16

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