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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.86, 332.29 and 170.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.86, 332.29 and 170.93 is: 235.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.86 : 332.29 = 170.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.86/332.29 = 170.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.86x = 332.29 × 170.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.86x = 56,798.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,798.33/240.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.81

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