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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.60, 331.78 and 170.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.60, 331.78 and 170.63 is: 235.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.60 : 331.78 = 170.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.60/331.78 = 170.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.60x = 331.78 × 170.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.60x = 56,611.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,611.62/240.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.29

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