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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.37, 331.37 and 171.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.37, 331.37 and 171.25 is: 236.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.37 : 331.37 = 171.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.37/331.37 = 171.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.37x = 331.37 × 171.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.37x = 56,746.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,746.26/240.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.08

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