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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.21, 331.13 and 170.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.21, 331.13 and 170.06 is: 234.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.21 : 331.13 = 170.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.21/331.13 = 170.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.21x = 331.13 × 170.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.21x = 56,310.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,310.74/240.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.42

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