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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.76, 332.40 and 167.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.76, 332.40 and 167.04 is: 230.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.76 : 332.40 = 167.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.76/332.40 = 167.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.76x = 332.40 × 167.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.76x = 55,524.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,524.10/240.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.62

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