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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.75, 331.72 and 166.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.75, 331.72 and 166.94 is: 230.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.75 : 331.72 = 166.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.75/331.72 = 166.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.75x = 331.72 × 166.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.75x = 55,377.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,377.34/240.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.02

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