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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.08, 332.82 and 167.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.08, 332.82 and 167.46 is: 231.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.08 : 332.82 = 167.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.08/332.82 = 167.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.08x = 332.82 × 167.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.08x = 55,734.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,734.04/241.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.18

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