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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.66, 331.68 and 170.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.66, 331.68 and 170.62 is: 235.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.66 : 331.68 = 170.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.66/331.68 = 170.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.66x = 331.68 × 170.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.66x = 56,591.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,591.24/240.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.15

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