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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241, 332.40 and 167.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241, 332.40 and 167.44 is: 230.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241 : 332.40 = 167.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241/332.40 = 167.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241x = 332.40 × 167.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241x = 55,657.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,657.06/241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.94

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