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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.89, 332.36 and 170.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.89, 332.36 and 170.90 is: 235.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.89 : 332.36 = 170.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.89/332.36 = 170.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.89x = 332.36 × 170.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.89x = 56,797.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,797.81/240.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.78

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