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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.03, 331.31 and 170.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.03, 331.31 and 170.12 is: 234.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.03 : 331.31 = 170.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.03/331.31 = 170.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.03x = 331.31 × 170.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.03x = 56,359.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,359.95/240.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.80

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