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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.77, 331.79 and 170.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.77, 331.79 and 170.91 is: 235.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.77 : 331.79 = 170.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.77/331.79 = 170.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.77x = 331.79 × 170.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.77x = 56,705.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,705.37/240.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.51

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