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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.26, 331.17 and 170.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.26, 331.17 and 170.17 is: 234.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.26 : 331.17 = 170.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.26/331.17 = 170.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.26x = 331.17 × 170.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.26x = 56,353.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,353.73/240.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.56

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