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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.18, 331.10 and 170.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.18, 331.10 and 170.02 is: 234.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.18 : 331.10 = 170.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.18/331.10 = 170.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.18x = 331.10 × 170.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.18x = 56,293.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,293.62/240.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.38

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