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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.34, 331.14 and 170.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.34, 331.14 and 170.14 is: 234.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.34 : 331.14 = 170.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.34/331.14 = 170.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.34x = 331.14 × 170.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.34x = 56,340.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,340.16/240.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.42

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