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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.96, 332.03 and 166.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.96, 332.03 and 166.29 is: 229.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.96 : 332.03 = 166.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.96/332.03 = 166.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.96x = 332.03 × 166.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.96x = 55,213.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,213.27/240.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.14

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