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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.80, 331.92 and 167

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.80, 331.92 and 167 is: 230.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.80 : 331.92 = 167 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.80/331.92 = 167/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.80x = 331.92 × 167
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.80x = 55,430.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,430.64/240.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.19

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