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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.72, 332.10 and 170.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.72, 332.10 and 170.91 is: 235.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.72 : 332.10 = 170.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.72/332.10 = 170.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.72x = 332.10 × 170.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.72x = 56,759.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,759.21/240.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.79

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