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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.16, 331.60 and 171.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.16, 331.60 and 171.04 is: 236.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.16 : 331.60 = 171.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.16/331.60 = 171.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.16x = 331.60 × 171.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.16x = 56,716.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,716.86/240.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.16

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