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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.64, 331.84 and 171.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.64, 331.84 and 171.68 is: 236.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.64 : 331.84 = 171.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.64/331.84 = 171.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.64x = 331.84 × 171.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.64x = 56,970.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,970.29/240.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.74

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