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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.31, 331.64 and 173.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.31, 331.64 and 173.96 is: 240.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.31 : 331.64 = 173.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.31/331.64 = 173.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.31x = 331.64 × 173.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.31x = 57,690.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,690.77/240.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.07

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