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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.93, 332.24 and 167.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.93, 332.24 and 167.36 is: 230.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.93 : 332.24 = 167.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.93/332.24 = 167.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.93x = 332.24 × 167.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.93x = 55,601.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,601.19/240.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.78

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