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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.95, 331.96 and 166.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.95, 331.96 and 166.19 is: 228.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.95 : 331.96 = 166.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.95/331.96 = 166.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.95x = 331.96 × 166.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.95x = 55,168.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,168.30/240.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.96

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