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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.45, 331.85 and 170.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.45, 331.85 and 170.44 is: 235.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.45 : 331.85 = 170.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.45/331.85 = 170.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.45x = 331.85 × 170.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.45x = 56,560.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,560.51/240.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.23

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