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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.07, 331.12 and 169.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.07, 331.12 and 169.06 is: 233.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.07 : 331.12 = 169.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.07/331.12 = 169.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.07x = 331.12 × 169.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.07x = 55,977.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,977.28/240.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.17

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