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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.60, 332.16 and 170.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.60, 332.16 and 170.76 is: 235.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.60 : 332.16 = 170.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.60/332.16 = 170.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.60x = 332.16 × 170.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.60x = 56,719.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,719.64/240.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.74

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