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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.03, 361.61 and 167.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.03, 361.61 and 167.82 is: 251.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.03 : 361.61 = 167.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.03/361.61 = 167.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.03x = 361.61 × 167.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.03x = 60,686.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,686.80/241.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.79

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